Legume Free Steamed Artichoke Hearts with Lemon & Garlic
Bright, garlicky, and finished with a generous drizzle of good olive oil, this dish turns a pantry staple into something that genuinely feels like it belongs on a Mediterranean table. Artichoke hearts can sometimes hide in recipes loaded with beans or chickpeas, but here they're the undisputed star — steamed until tender and then bathed in a warm lemon-garlic oil that's simple to pull together while the vegetables cook. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan and one small skillet, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying the results. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley at the end adds a pop of color and a clean, herby note that ties everything together beautifully. It works equally well as an elegant starter or a light side alongside grilled fish or roasted chicken. The ingredient list is short and completely free of any legume-based additions, so there's no label-reading stress — just clean, honest flavors from start to finish.
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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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