Wheat Free Steamed Artichoke Hearts with Lemon & Garlic
Bright, garlicky, and finished with a hit of fresh lemon, this dish is the kind of effortless side that makes any weeknight dinner feel a little more special. Canned artichoke hearts do the heavy lifting here, so there's no wrestling with tough outer leaves — just tender, meaty bites that soak up every drop of that warm garlic-lemon oil. Everything in this recipe is naturally free of wheat and gluten-containing grains, so there's no need to swap a single ingredient or second-guess a label. The technique is simple: steam the artichoke hearts until perfectly tender, then spoon over a quick skillet sauce of golden garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice that comes together in just a few minutes. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley adds a pop of color and a clean, herby finish that ties the whole plate together. Serve it alongside grilled fish, roasted chicken, or just with extra lemon wedges for squeezing — it's versatile enough to go with almost anything.
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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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