Description
Steamed Vegetable Medley is a vibrant, healthy side dish featuring a colorful mix of lightly steamed vegetables that retain their natural flavor and crunch. It’s quick to make, versatile, and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced or chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Optional: 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Optional: 1 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or thyme)
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by washing and cutting them into evenly sized pieces.
- Fill a pot with a few inches of water and bring to a simmer. Place a steamer basket on top.
- Layer the vegetables in the steamer, starting with firmer ones like carrots and cauliflower.
- Add quicker-cooking vegetables like zucchini in the last few minutes of steaming.
- Cover and steam for 5–8 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Transfer steamed vegetables to a bowl and season with salt, pepper, and optional olive oil or lemon juice.
- Serve warm immediately, or let cool for a chilled option.
Notes
- Stagger vegetable additions to avoid overcooking softer vegetables.
- Season with garlic butter, Parmesan, or soy sauce for variety.
- Swap in seasonal vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or asparagus.
- To keep colors vibrant, blanch in ice water after steaming.
- Leftovers are great cold with dips or added to salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
