Easy Steamed Veggies Recipes

HEALTHY STEAMED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Set up your steamer inside your pot with 1 1/2" water in the bottom of the pot and heat over medium-high heat until water is boiling.
• Deposit vegetables with a light salting and garlic to taste; season salt may be used, to taste.
• Replace lid and steam until vegetables are tender, but not mushy. Fork will insert easily, but will not tear veggies apart, when done.
• Remove to a bowl and serve as is.

STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH CHILE-LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir about 20 seconds. Add lime peel, chile, salt and lime juice; mix well. Set aside.
• In 4-quart saucepan, place steamer basket. Add 1 cup water; heat to boiling.
• Add cut-up vegetables to basket; cover and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• To serve, place vegetables in serving bowl. Add butter mixture; toss gently to coat.

GARLIC SEASONED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat the broth, garlic and vegetables in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Drain the vegetables well in a colander.

MEAL PREP STEAMED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with 2 inches of water. Set a collapsible steamer basket insert into the pot, then bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Alternatively, use a pasta pot with the steamer insert.
• Add the broccoli, cover and cook until bright green and still crisp, 3 minutes. Carefully remove from the pot, spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 5 days.
• Add the green beans, cover and cook until bright green and still crisp, 3 minutes. Carefully remove from the pot, spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 5 days.
• Add the cauliflower florets, cover and cook until tender yet still crisp in the middle, 4 minutes. Carefully remove from the pot, spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 5 days.
• Add the carrot slices, cover and cook until tender yet still crisp, 4 minutes. Carefully remove from the pot, spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 5 days.
• Add the sweet potatoes, cover and cook until soft and yielding when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 10 minutes. Carefully remove from the pot, spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 5 days.
• Add the butternut squash, cover and cook until soft and yielding when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 10 minutes. Carefully remove from the pot, spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 5 days.
• Add the potatoes, cover and cook until soft and yielding when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 15 minutes. Carefully remove from the pot, spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 5 days.

STEAMED WINTER VEGGIE BOWLS

Steps:

• Set a steamer basket in a large pot filled with about 1" water. Cover pot and bring water to a boil over high heat.
• Place potatoes, leeks, then eggs in steamer basket, cover, and steam 10 minutes. Using tongs, transfer eggs to a bowl of cold water.
• Meanwhile, whisk oil, vinegar, honey, cayenne (if using), and 1 tsp. salt in a small bowl. Stir in parsley and capers; set aside.
• Add broccolini to steamer basket on top of potatoes and leeks; season with remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Cover and steam until broccolini is tender, 3-5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, peel eggs and break or cut in half.
• Swoosh a bit of mayonnaise in wide shallow bowls or on plates. Divide potatoes, leeks, broccolini, and eggs among bowls or plates. Drizzle with reserved dressing.

STEAMED VEGETABLE PLATTER WITH LEMON GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
• Fill a large pot with water, until it's just below the steamer insert.
• Bring to a boil and put the string beans and carrots in the steamer basket.
• Cover and cook about 3 minutes.
• Add the corn, yellow squash, zucchini, and broccoli.
• Recover and cook another 2 minutes, or until veggies are as tender as you'd like.
• Place the veggies on a platter.
• Arrange the corn around the edges and sprinkle them with the Spike seasoning.
• Drizzle the dressing over the other veggies and top with the cheeses.
• Cover with foil for a few minutes before serving.

EASY STEAMED SALMON WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Combine hoisin and Sriracha in a small bowl; mix well with a fork.
• Place a steamer in water in a stir-fry wok; bring water to a boil.
• Place salmon on the steamer and baste with hoisin mixture. Cover and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer salmon to a plate; remove steamer.
• Empty water and heat oil in the wok over high heat. Add stir-fry vegetables with any leftover hoisin mixture; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Serve with salmon.

EASY STEAMED VEGGIES

Steps:

• Place even amounts of vegetables into 6 sheets of aluminum foil salt and pepper to taste. Place one tablespoon butter on top of each vegetable mixture fold aluminum foil around vegetables. Place packets on baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes. From "Country Quick & Easy." Copyright Gooseberry Patch. Used with permission of the publisher, Gooseberry Patch. All Rights Reserved.