Unlike water-soluble vitamins, these vitamins dissolve in fat and are stored in body tissues. Because they are stored, over time they can accumulate to dangerous levels and can lead to a condition called hypervitaminosis, meaning excess amounts of a vitamin in the body, if more than the recommended amount is taken.
Cover the pot with the lid and let Artichokes cook at a high simmer on stove until they are tender. Cooking time can vary, depending on the size of the Artichokes. A good approximation is 30 minutes for a Medium-sized Artichoke or 45 minutes for a Jumbo-sized Artichoke.rep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins. Boiling fresh Artichokes is one of the original and classic ways to cook the veggie.
Steam for 30 minutes until artichoke bottom is tender (test with a fork) or when leaves are softened. Remove artichoke and drain water completely. Depending on your stuffing/filling recipe, you may want to cool the artichoke first, either in room temperature or in the refrigerator.team artichoke before stuffing. Stand artichoke upright in a pot filled with 2 water. Add a pinch of salt and/or a few drops of lemon juice, if desired. Bring water to a boil and then turn heat down to low. Cover, and steam. Check pot water level every 10 minutes when steaming, refill if needed.