Almond Free Cilantro-Lime Steamed Artichokes
Steamed artichokes have a reputation for being fussy, but this bright, herby version is genuinely approachable and absolutely worth the effort. The steaming liquid is infused with garlic, fresh cilantro, and lime juice, so the artichokes absorb flavor from the inside out before they even hit the plate. Once they're tender enough that a leaf pulls away with ease, you serve them alongside a punchy avocado oil dipping sauce loaded with fresh lime, cilantro, cumin, and a little heat from red pepper flakes if you're into it. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just clean, vibrant cooking. The dipping sauce comes together with a quick whisk while the artichokes do their thing on the stove, making the whole process feel relaxed rather than complicated. This is the kind of dish that looks impressive on the table but asks very little of you in the kitchen.
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4 servings
For the artichokes
- 4 large artichokes
- 1 lime, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- ½ cup fresh cilantro stems and leaves, loosely packed
- ½ tsp salt
For the dipping sauce
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large pot with 2 inches of water. Add the smashed garlic cloves, cilantro stems and leaves, the juice of half the lime (squeeze it directly into the water), and 1/2 tsp salt. Set a steamer basket inside the pot — the water should sit just below the basket.
- 2
Trim the artichokes: slice off the top 1 inch of each artichoke with a chef's knife, then snip the sharp tips from the outer leaves with kitchen shears if desired. Rub all cut surfaces immediately with the remaining lime half to prevent browning.
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