Low Sugar Steamed Artichoke Hearts with Lemon & Garlic
Artichoke hearts get a seriously elegant treatment here — steamed until perfectly tender, then finished with a warm, golden garlic oil that smells absolutely incredible. The lemon juice stirred right into the skillet lifts everything with a bright, clean acidity that makes the whole dish feel fresh and vibrant. Because the only fat is good extra-virgin olive oil and the only flavor boosters are garlic, lemon, salt, and pepper, there is genuinely nothing hidden to worry about — no sweetened marinades, no brined products with added sugars, just real ingredients doing real work. Canned artichoke hearts packed in water are the smart shortcut here, keeping prep minimal without sacrificing quality. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley at the end adds a pop of color and a gentle herbal note that ties everything together beautifully. This works just as well as a light starter as it does alongside grilled fish or roasted chicken, making it one of those quietly versatile recipes you'll reach for again and again.
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4 servings
- 2 cans (14 oz each) artichoke hearts in water, drained and halved
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large saucepan with about 1 inch of water and set a steamer basket inside. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Arrange the drained, halved artichoke hearts in a single layer in the steamer basket. Cover and steam for 8–10 minutes, until heated through and tender when pierced with a fork.
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