Nitrate & Nitrite Free Steamed Artichoke Hearts with Lemon & Garlic
Artichoke hearts get a seriously elegant treatment here — steamed until perfectly tender, then draped in a warm, golden garlic-lemon oil that makes every bite feel a little luxurious. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and completely clean, with nothing cured, preserved, or processed hiding in the mix. That matters more than you might think, since canned and jarred vegetables can sometimes sneak in additives you weren't expecting — but artichoke hearts packed in water are one of the great pantry staples that stay genuinely simple. Blooming sliced garlic gently in olive oil before finishing it with fresh lemon juice is a small step that pays off in a big, bright, savory sauce. A scatter of flat-leaf parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon at the table keeps the whole dish feeling fresh and vibrant. This works beautifully as a side alongside grilled fish or roasted chicken, or honestly just with good crusty bread to soak up every drop of that garlicky oil.
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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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