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steamed carrots, peas and green beans
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How to Steam Vegetables Recipe

Steaming vegetables is a cinch.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Vegetables
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: how to steam vegetables, steamed vegetables
Servings: 2
Calories: 58kcal
Author: Kathy Owen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw or frozen vegetables such as green beans, peas, carrots
  • 1-2 cups water

Instructions

  • Put about a cup or two of water in the bottom of the pot.
  • Place the steamer device or top of steamer pot over or into the pot with the water, depending on your steamer basket/pot.
  • Place the vegetables into the steamer basket.
  • Bring the water to a boil.
  • If the vegetables are large, boil the water for 5-7 minutes.
  • If the vegetables are small (think peas), turn the burner off immediately and let sit for 4-5 minutes.
  • Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 4g | Vitamin A: 4621IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg