Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      Medium        artichokes
     1/4  Cup           water
   1      Tablespoon    vegetable oil
   1      Teaspoon      lemon juice
   1      Tablespoon    lemon juice
     1/2  Cup           butter
     1/2  Teaspoon      garlic powder

Preparation:

Slice 1 inch from top of artichokes. Cut stem even with base. With kitchen shears, snip off sharp tips. Wash thoroughly. Place upside down in a baking dish. Combine water, oil and lemon juice. Pour over artichokes. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at high (100%) until base is tender, 16 to 18 minutes. Remove plastic wrap. Turn right side up. Recover. Let stand 5 minutes. Place butter in a 1 cup measure. Microwave at high (100%) until melted, 30 to 45 seconds. Stir in lemon juice and garlic powder. Serve with artichokes.

Nutritional Information:

296 Calories (kcal); 27g Total Fat; (76% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 62mg Cholesterol; 355mg Sodium