Steamed Broccoli and Carrot Medley
Steamed Broccoli and Carrot Medley
Ingredients
For the Vegetable Medley
- 1 1/2 pounds broccoli, cut into 1-inch florets
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 cup water
For Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: Wash the broccoli and cut it into bite-sized florets. Peel the carrots and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Ensure all pieces are relatively uniform in size for even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Set up the steamer: Pour 1 cup of water into a large pot or saucepan. Place a steamer basket inside the pot, ensuring the water level is below the bottom of the basket. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Steam the carrots: Once the water is boiling, carefully add the sliced carrots to the steamer basket. Cover the pot and steam for 3 to 4 minutes, as carrots take slightly longer to cook than broccoli.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Add broccoli and continue steaming: Add the broccoli florets to the steamer basket with the carrots. Cover the pot again and continue to steam for another 4 to 6 minutes, or until both vegetables are tender-crisp. They should be bright green and orange, but still have a slight bite.
⏱️ 6 min
- 5
Season and serve: Carefully remove the steamer basket from the pot. Transfer the steamed vegetables to a serving bowl. Drizzle with melted unsalted butter, sprinkle with garlic powder, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. If desired, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Steamed Broccoli and Carrot Medley
Ingredients
For the Vegetable Medley
- 1 1/2 pounds broccoli, cut into 1-inch florets
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 cup water
For Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: Wash the broccoli and cut it into bite-sized florets. Peel the carrots and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Ensure all pieces are relatively uniform in size for even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Set up the steamer: Pour 1 cup of water into a large pot or saucepan. Place a steamer basket inside the pot, ensuring the water level is below the bottom of the basket. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Steam the carrots: Once the water is boiling, carefully add the sliced carrots to the steamer basket. Cover the pot and steam for 3 to 4 minutes, as carrots take slightly longer to cook than broccoli.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Add broccoli and continue steaming: Add the broccoli florets to the steamer basket with the carrots. Cover the pot again and continue to steam for another 4 to 6 minutes, or until both vegetables are tender-crisp. They should be bright green and orange, but still have a slight bite.
⏱️ 6 min - 5
Season and serve: Carefully remove the steamer basket from the pot. Transfer the steamed vegetables to a serving bowl. Drizzle with melted unsalted butter, sprinkle with garlic powder, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. If desired, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min