Turkey Free Steamed Artichoke Hearts with Lemon & Garlic
Artichoke hearts get a seriously elegant treatment here — steamed until perfectly tender, then finished with a warm, golden garlic oil that smells absolutely incredible. The combination of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and thinly sliced garlic creates a bright, savory drizzle that soaks right into every piece. It's the kind of dish that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together with minimal effort and a short ingredient list. Since everything here is plant-based and built around simple pantry staples, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your food — no processed proteins, no hidden additives, just clean, honest flavors. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley and a squeeze of lemon wedge at the table takes it right over the top. Serve it as a starter, a light side, or even a topping for crusty bread to soak up all 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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