How to Make Steamed Artichokes with Mustardy Scallion Vinaigrette

Name: Steamed Artichokes with Mustardy Scallion Vinaigrette
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 3 whole artichokes, stems removed from base; 4 lemons, quartered; 4-5 scallions, sliced thin; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 clove garlic, grated; 1 tbs. Dijon mustard; 2 tbs. whole grain mustard; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1/3 cup champagne vinegar; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; Sea salt/black pepper, to taste

In the second installment of a three-part series, food influencer Joanna Moeller shares her recipe for Steamed Artichokes.

By Joanna Moeller

10:00 AM EDT on March 31, 2025

Steamed Artichokes in a Mustardy Scallion Vinaigrette. — Steamed Artichokes in a Mustardy Scallion Vinaigrette by Joanna Moeller.

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Artichoke Series in collaboration Appetito magazine. Last week, we made Roman Fried Artichokes.

In this episode, I will be preparing the artichoke in a classic steamed method with a delicious mustardy scallion vinaigrette in the center. I once had an artichoke prepared this way, with a similar vinaigrette, many years ago in a restaurant. I immediately ran home to recreated it, and I haven’t stopped making this ever since. It’s simple, textural and extremely tasty.

It’s great for an appetizer, as it’s light and can be prepared in advance.

Buon Appetito!

Steamed Artichokes with Mustardy Scallion Vinaigrette

Recipe by Joanna Moeller

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Servings

4-6

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Ingredients

3 3 whole artichokes, stems removed from base
4 4 lemons, quartered
For the Scallion Vinaigrette
4-5 4-5 scallions, sliced thin
1/4 cup 1/4 fresh parsley, chopped
1 clove 1 garlic, grated
1 tbs. 1 Dijon mustard
2 tbs. 2 whole grain mustard
1/2 1/2 lemon, juiced
1/3 cup 1/3 champagne vinegar
1/2 cup 1/2 extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt/black pepper, to taste

Directions

Mix all of the vinaigrette ingredients together and set aside.
Trim outer layers along with the stem.
With scissors, cut the top tips of leaves to remove any sharp edges.
Rub all parts with 1/2 the cut lemons to prevent browning (save the rest for garnish).
Place artichokes cut side down on a steamer basket submerged with enough water in a big pot to steam for about 40 minutes (you can also squeeze the lemons and throw them into the steamer as well).
Once the artichokes are tender, remove them from the pot.
Pull out the center leaves and scrape the inside with a spoon to remove the full choke (now that the artichoke has softened, the choke will be easy to remove).
Re-stir the vinaigrette and fill the inside of the artichoke with it.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and more fresh lemons.