Peanut 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 combination of extra-virgin olive oil, thinly sliced garlic cooked just until the edges turn golden, and a bright hit of fresh lemon juice is simple in the best possible way. Canned artichoke hearts do the heavy lifting, so there's no wrestling with whole artichokes, and the whole dish comes together with minimal fuss. For anyone navigating nut-free eating, this is the kind of recipe that requires zero substitutions or label-checking anxiety — every ingredient is straightforwardly safe and easy to source. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley and a few lemon wedges on the side finish it off beautifully, adding color and a little extra brightness. Serve it as a starter, a side alongside roasted chicken or fish, or honestly just with good crusty bread to soak up 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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