Coconut Free 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 into that skillet at the last minute brightens everything up and keeps the flavors clean and vibrant. This is the kind of dish that looks like it came from a nice restaurant but comes together with pantry staples and minimal effort. Every ingredient on the list is straightforward and naturally free from coconut in any form — no hidden oils, no sneaky milk alternatives, nothing to second-guess. The double hit of olive oil, one for the garlic sauce and one drizzled fresh at the end, gives the dish a richness that feels indulgent without being heavy. A scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge right before serving ties it all together beautifully. Serve it as a starter, a side, or honestly just eat it straight off the platter — no judgment.
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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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