AIP Friendly Garlic-Herb Artichokes
Artichokes are one of those vegetables that feel inherently celebratory — a little dramatic to eat, deeply satisfying, and impressive enough to serve to guests. This preparation keeps things beautifully clean: whole steamed artichokes finished with a warm drizzle of olive oil, thinly sliced garlic, and a trio of fresh herbs that makes every leaf worth pulling. For anyone navigating the autoimmune protocol, finding recipes that feel genuinely indulgent rather than restrictive is a real win, and this one delivers without leaning on any off-plan ingredients. The garlic is gently cooked in olive oil until pale golden and fragrant, then stirred together with parsley, thyme, rosemary, and a bright hit of fresh lemon juice — simple pantry staples that happen to check every box. Steaming keeps the artichoke hearts tender all the way through, and spooning that herb oil between the leaves means every bite is flavored from the outside in. This recipe serves four, making it a great shared starter or a light, elegant side alongside your main.
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4 servings
- 4 large artichokes
- 1 lemon, halved
For the garlic-herb drizzle
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large pot with 2 inches of water and set a steamer basket inside. Squeeze one lemon half into the water and drop the spent half in as well. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- 2
While the water heats, prepare the artichokes: use kitchen shears to snip the sharp tips off the outer leaves. Slice about 1 inch off the top of each artichoke with a chef's knife, then trim the stem to about 1 inch. Rub all cut surfaces immediately with the remaining lemon half to prevent browning.
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