Steamed Broccoli and Carrots
Brighten up your table with this easy and nutritious recipe for Steamed Broccoli and Carrots! Bursting with vibrant colors and natural flavors, this side dish combines tender-crisp broccoli florets and sweet carrot slices, seasoned simply with olive oil, salt, and black pepper to let the vegetables shine. Ready in just 20 minutes, this wholesome dish makes the perfect accompaniment to your favorite main courses while being gluten-free, vegan, and packed with vitamins. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or meal-prepping for the week, this quick and healthy recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Broccoli florets
- 2 medium Carrots
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 cups Water
Instructions
Rinse the broccoli florets under cold running water and drain them well.
Peel the carrots and slice them into thin, even rounds about 1/4-inch thick.
In a large saucepan or pot, add 2 cups of water and place a steamer basket inside.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, add the broccoli florets and carrot slices to the steamer basket, ensuring they are not submerged in water.
Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and steam the vegetables for about 8-10 minutes or until they are tender-crisp. Check for doneness by piercing with a fork.
Remove the steamed vegetables from the pot carefully, using tongs or a slotted spoon.
In a mixing bowl, combine the steamed broccoli and carrots with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly.
Serve the steamed broccoli and carrots immediately as a side dish, and enjoy the natural flavors enhanced by the simple seasoning.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
278 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.3 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1402 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 15.4 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 430 mg | 9% | |
*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.
