Beef Free Cilantro-Lime Steamed Artichokes
Artichokes are one of those vegetables that feel like a special occasion the moment they hit the table, and this bright, herby preparation makes them even more of an event. The steaming liquid is infused with smashed garlic, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime, so the artichokes absorb layers of flavor long before they ever reach your plate. A quick rubdown with the cut lime half keeps everything looking gorgeous and adds a subtle citrus note to every leaf. The real showstopper is the dipping sauce — a whisked blend of avocado oil, fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, and a touch of cumin that comes together in minutes and tastes like something from a restaurant. Every ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden animal products sneaking in. Pull a leaf, drag it through that sauce, and you'll understand immediately why this is the kind of dish people request again and again.
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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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