Foil Steamed Spring Veggies
Embrace the vibrant flavors of the season with Foil Steamed Spring Veggies—a simple, healthy recipe that highlights the natural sweetness and crisp texture of asparagus, carrots, sugar snap peas, and zucchini. Lovingly drizzled with olive oil, fresh garlic, and zesty lemon juice, these vegetables are sealed in individual foil pouches for effortless steaming, locking in nutrients and flavor. Whether baked in the oven or grilled to perfection, this dish is ready in under 40 minutes and is adorned with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a bright, herbaceous finish. Perfect as a light side dish or a wholesome main course, this recipe is ideal for spring gatherings or quick weeknight meals. Keywords: foil steamed vegetables, easy spring recipes, healthy side dishes, oven or grill veggies.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Asparagus spears
- 2 medium Carrots
- 150 grams Sugar snap peas
- 1 medium Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If grilling, preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Wash and trim the asparagus spears. Peel and thinly slice the carrots. Trim the sugar snap peas, and thinly slice the zucchini into half-moons.
Mince the garlic and finely chop the fresh parsley.
Tear off four 12-inch (30 cm) pieces of aluminum foil and lay them flat on your countertop.
Divide the prepared veggies evenly among the foil pieces, placing them in the center of each sheet.
Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil onto each veggie mound. Sprinkle minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice evenly over the veggies.
Fold the edges of each foil sheet up and over to create a sealed pouch, ensuring no steam can escape during cooking.
Place the foil pouches on a baking sheet if using the oven, or directly on the grill grates if grilling.
Bake in the oven for 18–20 minutes, or grill for 15–18 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
Carefully open the foil pouches (watch out for hot steam!) and sprinkle fresh parsley over the vegetables before serving.
Serve the foil steamed spring veggies as a side dish or enjoy them as a light, healthy main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3248 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 15.7 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1358 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
