Paraben Free Steamed Artichoke Hearts with Lemon & Garlic
Tender, garlicky, and bright with fresh lemon, this dish is the kind of effortless side that somehow feels a little fancy on the table. Canned artichoke hearts packed in water are the smart shortcut here — no trimming, no fuss, just drain, halve, and steam until they're perfectly soft and ready to soak up flavor. The real magic happens in that small skillet, where thinly sliced garlic slowly blooms in olive oil until it's golden at the edges and impossibly fragrant. A splash of fresh lemon juice goes in right off the heat, pulling everything together into a warm, silky dressing that coats every piece. For anyone navigating preservative sensitivities, this recipe is a breath of fresh air — every ingredient is whole, recognizable, and free from the synthetic additives that sneak into so many store-bought sauces and seasonings. A scatter of flat-leaf parsley and a few extra lemon wedges on the side make it look like something you'd order at a Mediterranean bistro. Serve it alongside grilled fish, roasted chicken, or honestly just some crusty bread and call it dinner.
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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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