Steamed Vegetable Medley
Transform your mealtime with this vibrant Steamed Vegetable Medley—a quick and healthy recipe perfect for busy weeknights or as a colorful side dish for any meal. This nutrient-packed dish features a harmonious blend of tender carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, and zucchini, freshly steamed to preserve their natural flavors and bright colors. Seasoned simply with salt, black pepper, and optional olive oil and lemon juice for a zesty finish, this recipe is ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish. Whether you're looking for a low-calorie option or a vegan-friendly dish, this versatile medley is a delightful way to add more vegetables to your diet while keeping things light and delicious. Ideal for serving alongside roasted proteins or enjoying on its own, this wholesome dish is sure to become a staple in your healthy eating repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Carrots
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 2 cups Cauliflower florets
- 1.5 cups Green beans
- 1 medium Zucchini
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under running water.
Peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds or sticks.
Cut the zucchini into half moons or slices.
Prepare the broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into smaller sections if needed.
Fill a pot with about 2 inches of water and place a steamer basket inside the pot. Ensure the water level is below the basket.
Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the vegetables to the steamer basket, arranging them in layers: start with the carrots (as they take longer to cook), followed by green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, and zucchini on top.
Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and steam the vegetables for 7–10 minutes, or until they are tender but still crisp. Check periodically to avoid overcooking.
Turn off the heat and carefully remove the steamer basket. Let the vegetables cool slightly.
In a large bowl, toss the steamed vegetables with salt, black pepper, and optional olive oil and lemon juice for extra flavor.
Serve warm as a side dish or a light main course for a healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.1 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3519 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.6 g | ||
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 291 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1970 mg | 42% | |
*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.
