Dairy Free Turmeric-Ginger Steamed Artichokes
Steamed artichokes are one of those dishes that feel indulgent and hands-on all at once — you pull each leaf, drag it through the sauce, and work your way down to that prized heart. The steaming liquid here is loaded with turmeric, ginger, smashed garlic, and lemon, so the artichokes absorb a warm, earthy fragrance as they cook rather than just tasting like plain steamed vegetables. The dipping sauce is a bright, zippy blend of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and the same spices, which means every bite is cohesive and boldly flavored. Because the whole dish is built around fresh produce, olive oil, and spices, there's no need to swap or substitute a single thing — it's naturally free of dairy without any compromise to richness or satisfaction. That olive oil dipping sauce does everything a butter-based one would, delivering silkiness and depth alongside the slightly bitter, nutty artichoke leaves. It's an impressive dish to set on the table for a dinner party, but simple enough to make on a quiet weeknight when you want something a little different.
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4 servings
For the artichokes
- 4 large artichokes
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 cups water
For the dipping sauce
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Trim the artichokes: cut off the top 1 inch of each artichoke with a sharp knife, snip the sharp tips from the outer leaves with kitchen scissors, and trim the stem to about 1 inch. Rub all cut surfaces immediately with one of the lemon halves to prevent browning.
- 2
Pour the water into a large pot and add the turmeric, ginger, smashed garlic, black pepper, salt, and the squeezed lemon halves. Set a steamer basket inside the pot — the water level should sit just below the basket. Bring to a boil over high heat.
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