Pork 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, soaking up a warm drizzle of golden garlic oil and fresh lemon juice that comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop. The whole thing is built from pantry staples — olive oil, garlic, sea salt, and a squeeze of lemon — so there's nothing to second-guess and no hidden ingredients to worry about. Steaming keeps the artichoke hearts tender and delicate without losing any of their earthy flavor, and the finishing drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil adds a richness that ties everything together beautifully. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley and a few lemon wedges on the side make it look far more impressive than the effort involved. Serve it alongside grilled fish, roasted chicken, or even a simple grain bowl and it instantly elevates the plate.
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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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