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.
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Large pot with a tight-fitting lid
- Steamer basket or heatproof metal colander
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh broccoli
- 1 pound fresh carrots
Instructions
- Wash the broccoli and cut it into bite-size florets. Wash and peel the carrots, then cut them into ½-inch slices.
- Add about 1 inch of water to a large pot. Insert the steamer basket, making sure the water does not touch the bottom of the basket.
- Cover the pot and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- Carefully add the broccoli and carrots to the basket. Cover, reduce the heat to medium, and steam for about 5 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
- Transfer the vegetables to a serving dish and season as desired.
Notes
To reheat steamed vegetables:
Warm the vegetables in a small skillet over medium heat with a little butter or olive oil for 1–2 minutes, or until heated through.
Classic Seasonings
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- Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
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- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
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- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil, then toss with the steamed vegetables.
- Add chopped fresh parsley and dried herbs such as oregano, thyme, or rosemary.
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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 nutty flavor and crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 18.4gProtein: 4.3gTotal Fat: 0.7gSaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 115.7mgPotassium: 721.2mgFiber: 6.1gSugar: 7.3g
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