Best 7 Steamed Winter Vegetables Recipes
In the heart of winter, when vegetables are at their peak of flavor, steaming is a gentle cooking method that preserves their natural goodness. From vibrant broccoli and crisp carrots to earthy parsnips and sweet potatoes, each vegetable in this collection is celebrated for its unique texture and taste. This article offers a variety of steamed winter vegetable recipes, each one capturing the essence of the season's bounty. Indulge in a medley of steamed vegetables tossed in a zesty lemon-herb dressing, a comforting bowl of vegetable and barley soup, or a hearty winter vegetable curry brimming with aromatic spices. For a quick and easy side dish, try the steamed asparagus with Parmesan cheese or the roasted butternut squash with honey and thyme. And for a special occasion, impress your guests with an elegant steamed vegetable terrine served with a creamy dill sauce. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes make it easy to enjoy the flavors of winter vegetables at their finest.
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STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH GARLIC BUTTER
Fresh STEAMED VEGETABLES drizzled in a garlic butter sauce is a deliciously easy side dish perfect for any night of the week! These steamed veggies fit right in on your holiday table too, AND I even make this steamed veggies recipe just for snacking!
Provided by Life Tastes Good
Categories Side dish recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.02, Fat 11.70, SaturatedFat 7.21, Carbohydrate 6.82, Fiber 2.41, Sugar 3.06, Protein 2.02, Sodium 176.59, Cholesterol 30.52
STEAMED WINTER VEGETABLES
Potatoes, parsnips, carrots, brussels sprouts and turnips star in this colorful side dish from Marilyn Leedom of Appleton, Wisconsin. A dash of horseradish and dill perk up this vegetable assortment that makes an appealing partner to any winter entree.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED WINTER VEGETABLES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Cut the carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and butternut squash in 1 to 1 1/4-inch cubes. All the vegetables will shrink while baking, so don't cut them too small.
- Place all the cut vegetables in a single layer on 2 baking sheets. Drizzle them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss well. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until all the vegetables are tender, turning once with a metal spatula.
- Sprinkle with parsley, season to taste, and serve hot.
STEAMED WINTER VEGGIE BOWLS
Everything in this dinner (including the eggs!) cooks together in one steamer insert. It's the quick, fresh-tasting dinner we crave in the middle of winter when we can't stand the thought of another roasted vegetable. Leeks are the true stars, turning tender and sweet without losing their shape.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Steam Potato Leek Egg Olive Oil Vinegar Honey Parsley Capers Mayonnaise One-Pot Meal Quick & Easy Winter Wheat/Gluten-Free Dairy Free Vegetarian
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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 VEGETABLE MEDLEY
From "Cooking a la Heart"- Delicious Heart Healthy Recipes from the Mankato Heart Health Program, 1988.
Provided by BeccaB3c
Categories Cauliflower
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the cauliflower, carrots and onion in steamer basket.
- Cover and steam over boiling water for 10 minutes.
- Add mushroom and steam 5 minutes more or until vegetables are just tender.
- Meanwhile, melt margarine.
- Add lemon juice, basil and marjoram.
- To serve, place vegetables in serving bowl.
- Pour lemon mixture over vegetables and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.2, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 57.1, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.7, Protein 1.4
HEALTHY STEAMED VEGETABLES
This is the healthiest way you can eat vegetables. When served raw, if not chewed thoroughly, vegetables can cause polyps to form on the inner tract of the colon. If boiled or canned, the vitamins are diminished. Proper steaming of your vegetables leaves the vitamins and minerals intact, while also saving your tummy lots of trouble. It's delicious, too! Multiply this recipe by the number of adult servings you need...it's that easy! :) You can use any variety of vegetables in season, or not...even frozen vegetables. One cup [cooked weight] is one serving.
Provided by Pagan
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Set up your steamer inside your pot with 1 1/2" water in the bottom of the pot and heat over medium-high heat until water is boiling.
- Deposit vegetables with a light salting and garlic to taste; season salt may be used, to taste.
- Replace lid and steam until vegetables are tender, but not mushy. Fork will insert easily, but will not tear veggies apart, when done.
- Remove to a bowl and serve as is.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.5, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 30.4, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5, Protein 2.3
STEAMED ROOT VEGETABLES WITH DILL BUTTER
A great recipe I like to use in winter when I receive my monthly shares from the local organic farm. There are usually a lot of roots included. OK the brussel sprouts don't count as roots, but the rest are. If I just have large potatoes, I cut in eights instead of quarters. If I just have regular large onions, I cut them in eighths, but the chunks do tend to separate with cooking. Times will vary slightly for different types of vegetable. During preparation, I just scrub off the skins of the carrots with a vegetable brush rather than peel them, which saves time and is less messy I think. I give the time for if you steam them one after another, but of course you can cut down on cooking time continually by steaming different types simultaneously in separate saucepans (or steam some together if you have a large enough pan). I omit the salt, but you don't have to. This goes great with roast beef.
Provided by echo echo
Categories Potato
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Separately steam each of the types of vegetable over boiling water, approximately 10 min for each, until just tender. (I just boil the onions.).
- Combine butter, vinegar and dillweed plus salt and pepper to taste in a saucepan over medium low heat and heat through, stirring to combine, about 1 minute.
- Toss vegetables with dill butter and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.7, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 203.9, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 9, Sugar 8, Protein 6.5
Tips:
- Choose fresh, seasonal vegetables: This will ensure the best flavor and texture.
- Trim and cut vegetables evenly: This will help them cook evenly.
- Use a steamer basket or colander: This will allow the vegetables to steam without getting soggy.
- Add aromatics to the water: This will add flavor to the vegetables.
- Steam vegetables until tender: The cooking time will vary depending on the type of vegetable.
- Season vegetables with salt and pepper: This will enhance their flavor.
- Serve vegetables immediately: This will prevent them from getting soggy.
Conclusion:
Steaming is a healthy and delicious way to cook winter vegetables. It preserves their nutrients and flavor, and it is a quick and easy method. With a little planning, you can create a variety of steamed vegetable dishes that will please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious way to cook your winter vegetables, give steaming a try.
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