Hazelnut Free Steamed Artichoke Hearts with Lemon & Garlic
Bright, garlicky, and impossibly simple, this steamed artichoke heart dish is the kind of side that makes a weeknight dinner feel a little more special. Canned artichoke hearts do the heavy lifting here, so there's no wrestling with whole artichokes — just drain, halve, and let the steamer work its magic. The real flavor comes from that warm garlic-lemon oil, where thinly sliced garlic is gently coaxed in olive oil until it softens and turns just barely golden, then hit with fresh lemon juice for a bright, savory finish. Every ingredient on this list is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just clean, whole-food cooking from start to finish. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon at the table pulls the whole thing together beautifully. It works as an elegant appetizer, a light side dish, or even piled onto crusty bread for something a little more substantial.
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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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