Steamed Broccoli and Carrots Recipe
Steamed broccoli and carrots are a quick, healthy side dish ready in just minutes. Lightly cooked until tender-crisp, they’re simple, colorful, and perfect with any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh broccoli cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 pound fresh carrots
Instructions
- Wash the broccoli and trim the stalks with a paring knife. Cut broccoli florets into bite-size pieces.
- Wash, peel, and trim the carrots. Cut into ½-inch slices.
- Place a steamer basket in a pot, making sure it sits above the water level. If you don't have a steamer basket, you can improvise by using a metal colander.
- Place the cut broccoli and carrot slices into the steamer basket. (There should be an inch between the water and the basket. Make sure there is no water coming through the holes of the basket.)
- Bring water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and steam the veggies for 5 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Remove broccoli and carrots from the pot. Season as desired.
Notes
To reheat steamed vegetables:
Heat them in a small skillet over medium heat with a little butter or olive oil for a minute or two.
Classic Seasonings for Steamed vegetables:
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- Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
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- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil for added healthy Omega-3 fats.
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- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil and toss it with the steamed vegetables.
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- Add chopped fresh parsley mixed with dried herbs like parsley, thyme, or rosemary for Italian flavors.
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- Grate lemon zest over the vegetables for a little kick.
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- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
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- Garnish with sesame seeds and a few drops of sesame oil for a nutty crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 18.4gProtein: 4.3gTotal Fat: 0.7gSaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 115.7mgPotassium: 721.2mgFiber: 6.1gSugar: 7.3gNet Carbohydrates: 12.3g
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