Steamed Vegetables
Steaming vegetables is a very healthy cooking method.
Ingredients
- Carrots: 2 cut into medium rounds
- Broccoli: 1 cup cut into florets
- Zucchini: 2 sliced
- Potatoes: 2 peeled and chopped
- Green Beans: 1 cup
- Garlic: 4 cloves finely minced
- Coriander: 1/2 teaspoon dried
- Bell Peppers: 2 assorted colors, sliced
- Water: 3 cups
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Olive Oil: 6 tablespoons
Instructions
- Place all the washed and cut vegetables in a fine wire steamer basket. Bring a pot with 3 cups of water to a boil. Place the steamer basket with the vegetables over the pot, making sure it doesn't touch the water below, and cover the pot tightly.
- Let the vegetables steam over low heat for about 30 minutes, until they are tender.
- Meanwhile, sauté the minced garlic in a little olive oil until it softens slightly. Season it with salt and pepper.
- Toss the steamed vegetables with the sautéed garlic and serve hot.