Description
This Steamed Veg Medley is a vibrant and healthy mix of Chantenay carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus, and green beans gently steamed to tender perfection. Enhanced with a touch of salted butter, white pepper, and fresh parsley, this dish is a flavorful and nourishing side that complements any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 300 g (10.5 oz) Chantenay carrots, scrubbed
- 1 small head of cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 1 head of broccoli, chopped into florets
- 150 g (5.3 oz) asparagus
- 150 g (5.3 oz) fine green beans
Seasoning
- 2 tbsp salted butter, softened
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the steamer and carrots: Fill the base pan of a two-tier steamer with 5cm (2 inches) of water and bring it to a boil. Place the first steam basket on top and add the scrubbed carrots. Cover with a lid, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add cauliflower and broccoli: After 5 minutes, add the cauliflower and broccoli florets to the first steam basket with the carrots. Continue steaming for another 5 minutes to partially cook these vegetables.
- Steam asparagus and green beans: Place the asparagus and fine green beans in the second (top) steamer basket, then nestle it on top of the first basket. Steam both baskets together for an additional 10 minutes, until all vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Prepare butter seasoning: While the vegetables are steaming, mix the softened salted butter with the white pepper until well combined.
- Serve: Remove all steamed vegetables from the baskets and transfer them to a warm serving bowl. Dollop the peppered butter over the vegetables so it melts through, then sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Using a two-tier steamer pan allows you to steam multiple vegetables simultaneously using just one burner on the stovetop, saving time and energy.
- Make sure not to over-steam the vegetables to retain their vibrant color and crisp texture.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil or a vegan butter alternative.
- Fresh parsley adds a nice freshness and visual appeal, but you can substitute with other fresh herbs like dill or chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 91 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
