Best Steamed Winter Vegetables Recipes

STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Add about 2 inches of water in a saucepan. Set the pan over medium heat to bring it to a simmer.
• While the water is heating up, Wash the vegetables as needed. Remove stems from the broccoli so you only have the florets. Chop florets so they aren't too large and place the florets into the steamer basket. Add 1 cup of baby carrots and 1 cup of sugar snap peas.
• Place the steamer basket over the saucepan and cover.
• Steam the vegetables for about 8 minutes or until done to your liking. When done to your liking, remove the vegetables to a serving bowl and set aside while you make the garlic butter.
• Pour out the water in the saucepan and place the saucepan over mid-low heat. Melt 4 tablespoons butter and saute 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic until fragrant. About a minute. Add about a 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a 1/4 teaspoon of pepper and stir to combine. Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Drizzle the garlic butter over the vegetables and enjoy!

STEAMED WINTER VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place the vegetables in a steamer basket. Place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender., Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet. Stir in the vegetables and toss to coat evenly. In a small bowl, combine the dill, vinegar, horseradish and salt. Pour over the vegetables; toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

MEAL PREP STEAMED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with 2 inches of water. Set a collapsible steamer basket insert into the pot, then bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Alternatively, use a pasta pot with the steamer insert.
• Add the broccoli, cover and cook until bright green and still crisp, 3 minutes. Carefully remove from the pot, spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 5 days.
• Add the green beans, cover and cook until bright green and still crisp, 3 minutes. Carefully remove from the pot, spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 5 days.
• Add the cauliflower florets, cover and cook until tender yet still crisp in the middle, 4 minutes. Carefully remove from the pot, spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 5 days.
• Add the carrot slices, cover and cook until tender yet still crisp, 4 minutes. Carefully remove from the pot, spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 5 days.
• Add the sweet potatoes, cover and cook until soft and yielding when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 10 minutes. Carefully remove from the pot, spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 5 days.
• Add the butternut squash, cover and cook until soft and yielding when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 10 minutes. Carefully remove from the pot, spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 5 days.
• Add the potatoes, cover and cook until soft and yielding when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 15 minutes. Carefully remove from the pot, spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 5 days.

STEAMED WINTER VEGGIE BOWLS

Steps:

• Set a steamer basket in a large pot filled with about 1" water. Cover pot and bring water to a boil over high heat.
• Place potatoes, leeks, then eggs in steamer basket, cover, and steam 10 minutes. Using tongs, transfer eggs to a bowl of cold water.
• Meanwhile, whisk oil, vinegar, honey, cayenne (if using), and 1 tsp. salt in a small bowl. Stir in parsley and capers; set aside.
• Add broccolini to steamer basket on top of potatoes and leeks; season with remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Cover and steam until broccolini is tender, 3-5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, peel eggs and break or cut in half.
• Swoosh a bit of mayonnaise in wide shallow bowls or on plates. Divide potatoes, leeks, broccolini, and eggs among bowls or plates. Drizzle with reserved dressing.

STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH SESAME-CHILE OIL

Steps:

• Special equipment: a metal steamer basket
• Fill a large pot with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Arrange the carrots, asparagus, cauliflower and broccoli in a metal steamer basket; place in the pot and cover. Steam the vegetables until slightly tender but still with a little crunch, 5 to 6 minutes.
• While the veggies are steaming, heat a small saute pan over medium heat. Add the sesame-chile oil, olive oil, garlic and pepper flakes, and cook for 1 minute.
• Transfer the steamed vegetables to a bowl. Add the sesame-chili oil mixture and the lemon juice, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss to coat the vegetables evenly. Serve immediately.

ROASTED WINTER VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place the first seven ingredients in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine the oil, salt, thyme and pepper; drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat., Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.