Best 8 Lemon Dill Steamed Vegetables Recipes

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Unleash a symphony of flavors with our delectable Lemon Dill Steamed Vegetables, a dish that embodies the essence of freshness, vibrancy, and health. Featuring an enticing medley of crisp-tender broccoli, vibrant carrots, and earthy asparagus, this culinary masterpiece is elevated by a zesty lemon-dill sauce that tantalizes the taste buds with its harmonious blend of citrusy brightness and herbaceous undertones. Accompanying this delightful main course are three additional recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary adventures. Embark on a culinary journey with our Vegan Cashew Alfredo Sauce, a creamy and flavorful dairy-free alternative that pairs perfectly with pasta, vegetables, or roasted potatoes. Indulge in the comforting goodness of our Classic Chicken Noodle Soup, a timeless recipe that warms the soul and nourishes the body with its savory broth, tender chicken, and wholesome vegetables. Last but not least, satisfy your sweet cravings with our delectable Chocolate Zucchini Bread, a moist and decadent treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate with the subtle sweetness of zucchini. These culinary creations offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures, ensuring a satisfying and memorable dining experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

STEAMED CARROTS WITH LEMON-DILL VINAIGRETTE



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These are knife-and-fork carrots for your next gathering. Steaming them whole retains their carroty essence; tossing them with lemon-dill vinaigrette while they are still warm allows them to absorb lots of flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Kosher salt
3 pounds carrots with greens trimmed to 1-inch

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, vinegar and honey in a medium bowl until combined. Slowly pour in the olive oil, whisking constantly, until the vinaigrette is smooth and thickened. Stir in the chopped dill, lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • Fill a medium wide-mouthed pot with 2 inches of water. Set a collapsible steamer basket insert into the pot, then bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  • Put the carrots in the steamer basket and cook, covered, until tender when pierced with a knife, about 8 minutes. Gently toss the warm carrots with the dressing in a large shallow serving dish. Allow the dressing to absorb into the carrots for 5 minutes before serving.

STEAMED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH LEMON-DILL BUTTER



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Herbed butter can be made ahead of time and used on other vegetables, fish, or chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
Zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus 1 lemon, quartered
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 pound brussels sprouts

Steps:

  • Place butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a heavy bowl, with lemon zest and juice, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper. Beat until well combined. Transfer herbed butter to a piece of parchment or wax paper, and roll into a cylinder, twisting both ends to secure. Place in refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Place a saucepan with steamer insert and 1 1/2 inches water over medium-high heat. Trim sprouts of outer leaves, and cut a small X in each base with a paring knife. When water in steamer is boiling, add sprouts and lemon quarters. Cook until sprouts are tender and bright green, tossing occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • When sprouts are done, discard lemon, and transfer to serving bowl. Cut disks of herbed butter, and toss with sprouts. Serve sprinkled with fresh dill.

LEMON DILL SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup dry white wine
Juice of one lemon
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup heavy cream
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
Salt and pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the shallots, garlic, wine, and lemon. Bring the liquid up to a boil. Stir in the dill and cook for 3 minutes. Whisk in the mustard and cream, continue to cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in the butter a cube at a time, until all the butter is incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. Place the grilled vegetables on the platter. Lay the cakes directly on top of the vegetables. Drizzle the sauce over the cakes. Garnish with the sizzled leeks and Essence.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
  • about 2/3 cup

LEMON-DILL STEAMED VEGETABLES



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For a pretty side dish, try this lovely combination of fresh vegetables from Page Alexander of Baldwin City, Kansas. Tossed with a buttery sauce seasoned with lemon and dill, the delicious and nutritious blend cooks in minutes on the stove.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 pound fresh baby carrots
4 medium new potatoes, quartered
6 fresh brussels sprouts, halved
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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., In a large serving bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, salt, dill and pepper. Add the vegetables and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON DILL SALMON FILLET



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This is honestly the best salmon you will ever taste! Lemony dill salmon fillets steamed to perfection in tin foil pouches accompanied by homemade tartar sauce! Quick. Simple. Delicious.

Provided by LotusLikes2Eat

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ pound baby red and yellow potatoes, or to taste
1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 sprig chopped fresh dill
½ lemon, sliced
½ lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅓ teaspoon coarse salt
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 ½ tablespoons capers, roughly chopped
1 lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add potatoes and green beans, cover, and steam until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Brush the shiny side of 2 large pieces of aluminum foil with 1 teaspoon olive oil each. Place salmon skin-side down in the center. Brush remaining olive oil and garlic over salmon. Sprinkle dill on top. Divide lemon slices over salmon; squeeze 1/2 lemon on top. Season with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/3 teaspoon salt.
  • Cover salmon with 2 pieces of aluminum foil, shiny-side down. Roll aluminum foil inwards on all sides to create a pouch. Transfer pouches to a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Mix mayonnaise and capers together in a small bowl to make a tartar sauce. Stir in juice from 1 lemon, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Serve steamed potatoes, green beans, and tartar sauce alongside salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 537.5 mg, Sugar 1 g

STEAMED RADISHES WITH LEMON DILL BUTTER



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Categories     Side     Steam     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Radish     Spring     Dill     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound radishes, trimmed and sliced thin (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • In a steamer set over boiling water steam the radishes, covered, for 5 minutes, or until they are just tender. In a large skillet melt the butter over moderately low heat, add the radishes, the lemon juice, the dill, and salt and pepper to taste, and heat the mixture, stirring, until the radishes are heated through.

LEMON DILL SAUCE FOR SALMON



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This quick and easy lemon-dill sauce is fast to make and goes perfectly with salmon or other fish but also works well with steamed vegetables.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 tablespoons whipped cream cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
¼ cup low-fat milk
½ teaspoon chopped fresh dill
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat cream cheese and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat and whisk until smooth. Slowly whisk in milk until incorporated and continue to heat until warmed through. Season with dill, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 50.3 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 141.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

GINGER AND LEMON STEAMED VEGETABLES



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This is from Everyday with RR. I'm always looking for new ways with veggies and this looks yummy. Sounds like it will be very pretty too.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 inches ginger, sliced
1 cup snap peas
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
4 white mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 teaspoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Lay the ginger evenly over the bottom of a steamer basket. Top with layers of the snap peas, zucchini, carrot, bell pepper and mushrooms. Sprinkle with the lemon zest.
  • Place the salt, sesame seeds, parsley and red pepper flakes in a resealable plastic bag and lightly smash the seasonings with the back of a knife until coarse; set aside.
  • Fill the steamer base with about 2 inches of cold water and add the lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, place the steamer basket on top and cover. Steam the vegetables until fork-tender; about 4 minutes.
  • Transfer the steamed vegetables to a serving platter, sprinkle with the seasoned salt and drizzle with olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.7, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 307.6, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.8, Protein 1.9

Tips:

  • Choose a variety of vegetables. This will ensure that you get a variety of nutrients and flavors in your dish. Some good choices include broccoli, carrots, green beans, asparagus, and bell peppers.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a steamer basket or colander. This will allow the vegetables to steam without becoming waterlogged.
  • Season the vegetables with salt, pepper, and herbs. This will help to enhance their flavor.
  • Steam the vegetables until they are tender-crisp. This will take about 5-10 minutes, depending on the type of vegetable.
  • Serve the vegetables immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or dressing.

Conclusion:

Steamed vegetables are a healthy and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. This recipe for Lemon Dill Steamed Vegetables is a flavorful and easy way to prepare steamed vegetables. The lemon and dill add a bright and refreshing flavor to the vegetables, making them a perfect accompaniment to any meal.

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