Steamed Vegetables
Perfectly steamed vegetables tossed with garlic and butter are a fresh, flavorful and easy side dish! A great addition to dinner any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups fresh vegetables , trimmed and cut into uniform pieces
- 1-2 Tablespoons butter , or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic , optional
- ¼ teaspoon lemon 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!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup, Calories: 76kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 60mg, Potassium: 193mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 4679IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 23mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
