Description
Steamed Vegetable Medley is a light, colorful and nourishing side dish made with seasonal vegetables gently steamed to preserve flavor, texture and nutrients—naturally gluten‑free and dairy‑free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup green beans or snap peas
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional for serving: 1‑2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter, drizzle of lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and chop all the vegetables into bite‑sized, even pieces for uniform cooking.
- Fill a pot with a couple of inches of boiling water and set a steamer basket above the water.
- Place the vegetables in the basket, starting with the ones that take longer (like carrots and cauliflower), then add quicker‑cooking ones (like zucchini or green beans) after a few minutes.
- Cover the pot and steam until the vegetables are tender‑crisp, about 5‑8 minutes total.
- Remove the vegetables from the steamer, season with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil or butter if desired, and squeeze lemon juice or sprinkle fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Steaming vegetables helps preserve nutrients like vitamins, minerals and antioxidants better than boiling. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- For best texture and color, don’t overcook—steam until just tender‑crisp, and remove from heat promptly. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- This dish is highly customizable—swap in whatever vegetables you have on hand (e.g., asparagus, mushrooms, bell peppers) and season simply with olive oil, lemon juice or fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings
- Sugar: undefined
- Sodium: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Cholesterol: undefined
