Get tender, crispy steamed vegetables on your plate quickly and easily with one of these simple methods. Toss with a little butter, garlic, and lemon pepper for a flavorful and nutritious side dish in minutes!
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 10 minutesminutes
Total Time: 15 minutesminutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
3-4cupsfresh vegetables , trimmed and cut into uniform pieces
1-2Tablespoonsbutter, or olive oil
1teaspoonminced garlic, optional
¼teaspoonlemon pepper
S&P, to taste
Instructions
Stove top
Place vegetables in a large skillet and cover with 1/3 cup water. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes. Root vegetables will take double the time. Remove lid and let water evaporate.
Add the butter or olive oil, minced garlic and lemon pepper. Cook an additional 2-5 minutes, or until tender. Salt and pepper, to taste.
In a steam basket
Add 1-inch of water to your pan and then place the steamer basket inside. Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Add vegetables to a basket and cover. Reduce heat to medium and cook 4-5 minutes, or until tender.
Microwave
Place vegetables and water in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are fork tender. Season with butter, salt and pepper.
Notes
Tip: Add a fresh squeeze of lemon juice and sprinkle 1/4 cup parmesan cheese on top to add a special twist!