Soy Free Steamed Artichoke Hearts with Lemon & Garlic
Bright, garlicky, and impossibly simple, this dish transforms humble canned artichoke hearts into something that feels genuinely elegant. Steaming keeps the artichokes tender and light, while a quick pan of golden-edged garlic slipped into fresh lemon juice and good olive oil becomes a glossy, fragrant sauce that ties everything together. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of soy — no tamari, no hidden soybean oil, no label-reading required. That matters more than you might think, since soy derivatives sneak into a surprising number of store-bought sauces and prepared vegetables. Here, you're working with whole, recognizable pantry staples from start to finish. A scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge at the table adds a pop of color and brightness that makes the platter look far more impressive than the effort involved. Serve it as a starter, a side alongside grilled fish or chicken, or honestly just with crusty bread to soak up every drop of that warm garlic 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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