Simple Steamer
Elevate your mealtime routine with this vibrant and nutritious Simple Steamer recipe, a quick and easy way to savor the natural goodness of fresh vegetables. Featuring tender broccoli florets, sweet carrots, and crisp zucchini, all perfectly steamed to maintain their flavor and crunch, this dish is enhanced with a hint of garlic, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and an optional drizzle of olive oil for added richness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this wholesome, low-calorie recipe is perfect as a healthy side dish or light main course. Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, the Simple Steamer is a versatile and family-friendly option that celebrates clean, straightforward cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 large Carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Zucchini, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (optional)
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under running water.
Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets, peel and thinly slice the carrot, and chop the zucchini into half-inch pieces.
Set up a steaming basket or a steamer insert in a medium-sized pot. Add about 1-2 inches of water to the bottom of the pot, making sure the water does not touch the steamer basket.
Place the broccoli, carrot, and zucchini in the steamer basket. Cover the pot with a lid and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and steam the vegetables for 8-10 minutes, or until they are tender but still have a slight crunch (fork-tender).
While the vegetables are steaming, mince the garlic cloves and set them aside.
Once the vegetables are cooked, carefully remove the steamer basket from the pot and transfer the vegetables to a serving bowl.
Sprinkle the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper over the steamed vegetables. Toss gently to combine. If desired, drizzle with olive oil for added flavor.
Serve warm as a nutritious side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.4 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1332 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 167 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 935 mg | 20% | |
*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.
