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Steamed Vegetables

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: See below

Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients 

1 cup raw vegetables (per person)

 

Directions

1. Wash vegetables. Trim and cut into same sized pieces.

 

2. Put all cut vegetables in a medium to large saucepan with a tight fitting lid.

 

3. Add about 1/2 to 1 inch of water to the bottom of the pan.

 

4. Bring the water to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until tender. Check to make sure the pan does not boil dry. See below for approximate cooking times.

 

5. Drain excess water, add seasonings and serve.

      Food $ense Tip:

  • Make half your plate full of veggies and fruit. Try red, orange and dark green vegetables to add color to your plate each day.

  • Steamed veggies are a fat-free choice!

Cooking Time:

5-10 minutes

Asparagus

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Brussels sprouts

Cabbage

Green beans

Celery

Zucchini

Cooking Time:

10-20 minutes

Potatoes

Carrots

Sweet potatoes

Yams

Cooking Time:

30-40 minutes

Beets

Seasoning:

For every 4 cups of vegetables:

Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil or butter.

 

Sprinkle with favorite herbs and spices.

This recipe is high in Vitamin C! Click here for the Nutrition Facts. Not sure what to look for? Check out our page on How to Read a Nutrition Label to find out!

Adapted from Washington State University Extension Food $ense

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