Vegan 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, thinly sliced garlic, and bright fresh lemon juice creates a simple sauce that feels far more luxurious than the short ingredient list suggests. Everything in this dish is naturally plant-based, so there's no swapping or substituting needed — just clean, whole ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Canned artichoke hearts make this totally approachable without sacrificing any of the flavor, and the quick stovetop garlic oil comes together while the artichokes steam, so nothing is sitting around getting cold. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley and a few lemon wedges on the side pull the whole platter together beautifully. Serve it as a starter, a side, or honestly just eat it straight off the platter — no one is judging.
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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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