Artificial Food Coloring Free Steamed Artichoke Hearts with Lemon & Garlic
Artichoke hearts get a bad reputation for being fussy, but canned hearts in water are a brilliant shortcut — and every single ingredient here is exactly what it says it is, with no hidden dyes or synthetic additives to worry about. That matters more than you might think, since many jarred or marinated artichoke products sneak in preservatives and color-stabilizing agents that have no business being on your plate. Here, the artichokes are simply steamed until tender, then finished with a warm pour of golden garlic-infused olive oil and a bright hit of fresh lemon juice. The garlic slices get just enough time in the pan to soften and turn faintly golden at the edges, which gives the whole dish a mellow, savory depth that feels far more elegant than the effort involved. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley and a few lemon wedges on the side round everything out beautifully. It works as a light starter, a side dish alongside grilled proteins, or honestly just something to pick at straight from the platter.
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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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