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.
Wash artichokes under cold, running water. Pull off lower petals and cut off bottom stems (cut flush with the base). Cut off about 1/2 inch of the pointed top of the artichoke. Trim tips of leaves with scissors to remove thorns.Dip in lemon juice to preserve color. How To Cook Artichokes: Cooking time depends on how large the artichoke is-the larger the artichoke, the longer it takes to cook.ow To Prepare Artichoke Hearts: Into a large bowl, squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into 1 quart of the water. As you prepare and cut your artichokes, dip them into the lemon/water to prevent discoloring (oxidizing). Using a sharp knife, cut the stems off of the artichokes even with the bottoms.