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Steamed vegetables -cauliflower, green beans, red pepper, carrots and onions. serve in a white plate, close up view
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Steamed Vegetables

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Steamed vegetables with cauliflower, green beans, red pepper, carrots, and onion. A simple plant-forward dish with fresh flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 115
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 cup green beans trimmed
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

Cuisinart Microwave Steamer
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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Fill a pot with a small amount of water and bring to a boil.
  2. Place cauliflower, green beans, carrots, and onion in a steamer basket.
  3. Cover and steam for 8-10 minutes.
  4. Add red pepper during the last 2 minutes.
  5. Steam until vegetables are tender but still vibrant.
  6. Remove vegetables from heat.
  7. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  8. Drizzle with olive oil.
  9. Season with salt and black pepper.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 41mgPotassium: 419mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6386IUVitamin C: 72mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg

Notes

• Do not oversteam to keep vegetables vibrant
• Cut vegetables evenly for consistent cooking
• Add lemon juice for extra brightness if desired

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