Barley Free Steamed Artichoke Hearts with Lemon & Garlic
Artichoke hearts get a seriously elegant treatment here — steamed until tender, then draped in a warm, golden garlic-lemon oil that makes every bite feel like something you'd order at a Mediterranean bistro. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and completely grain-free, so there's no need to scan labels for hidden fillers or worry about cross-contact with gluten-containing grains. Canned artichoke hearts do the heavy lifting, making this approachable on any weeknight without sacrificing a bit of that bright, briny flavor. The trick is gently coaxing the sliced garlic in olive oil until it just starts to turn golden — that step alone transforms a simple drizzle into something deeply savory and aromatic. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice stirred right into the warm oil keeps everything lively and balanced. Scatter a little flat-leaf parsley on top and serve with extra lemon wedges, and you've got a side dish that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes.
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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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