Brazil Nut Free Steamed Artichoke Hearts with Lemon & Garlic
Tender artichoke hearts bathed in warm garlic-lemon oil make for a side dish that feels far more luxurious than the effort involved. The steaming process keeps the artichokes incredibly soft and delicate, while the quick-cooked garlic slices add a mellow, golden depth that pairs beautifully with the bright hit of fresh lemon juice. A final drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together into something that tastes like it came out of a Mediterranean bistro kitchen. Because the ingredient list is so clean and straightforward — canned artichoke hearts, garlic, lemon, olive oil, and a handful of parsley — there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your food. No hidden additives, no mystery blends, just honest, whole ingredients you can see and trust. It works equally well as an elegant starter or a simple weeknight side, and the optional lemon wedges on the plate let everyone dial up the brightness to their own taste.
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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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