Thank you for this post! My husband is diabetic and is trying to keep his carbs low, so we have been eating more and more veggies lately. I am generally at a loss though on how to make them different.
I generally just throw some butter and salt on steamed veggies, but that does get kind of monotonous. I think I will be experimenting in the kitchen very soon to see what we like best! I have also in the past, sprinkled a butter flavored powder on top. Have you ever tried anything like that? Good for you! I keep a couple of spice racks. One for spices I use often, and one for those I use more rarely, like saffron. Try different combos, smell them, taste them and experiment.
Have not used the one you spoke of, but if you like it, why not? I love adding fats, herbs and spices to these veggies. It is hard to get the taste just like we like it without adding salt.
I also found that adding garlic and onion can help it along as well. Steaming is so healthy which I love. Seasoning is always important, and yes that generally includes salt.
It sounds like you have a great handle on flavor profiles. Thanks for your comment. Perfect timing, Marla. This should really help me liven things up a bit. I agree that a touch of fat is fine. Thanks for the inspiration. Thank you so much for that wonderful post. I have always stuck myself with grilled or tossed vegetables. I used to stir-fry them when I am in a hurry to fix a meal. I know it is not very healthy and now I have switched to boiled options.
I did find them bland in the beginning but I really like your ideas. I would try them with cheese next time! I used to add a pinch or two of dried spices to make boiled food more appealing. It now appears that there are a lot more ways to eat food in a healthy way! Eventually, I have develop a taste for some of them. I definitely going to dig that tip on adding some bits of bacon. Who can go wrong with bacon, right? I also love cheese. I live with a couple who have issues and are elderly, so healthy meals is a must.
Steaming vegetables versus boiling them in butter or oil seemed to be a better option, but it tasted so bland. So I started a new method that added flavor. After the vegetables have steamed for a moment I would remove them and put them in another pot. Dash is awesome and I let them saute for only about 5 minutes. It adds great flavor without overcooking them. I tried adding the seasonings and such without sauteing them as suggested by this article but no one seemed to enjoy it that way.
They said the seasonings did not mix with the vegetables right when I did that. However, for some…. This is a great post for people like me, who are trying to limit their fats intake and eat in a healthier way. I love almost all kinds of vegetables and I have to agree with you, boiling them kills all their nutritive properties and in most cases their taste.
Who said that healthy food should be boring and tasteless? Thank you so much! My go-to combination is some turmeric and cayenne pepper with a touch of olive oil. I like the nuts option though and will give that a try the next time I use my steamer. My experience with steamed vegetables is that you can make a combination of your favorite ones, cut them into strips, steam to your desired texture not too long as they get soggy , that crispiness is needed as you eat, place the food onto a plate and season with sea salt or garlic salt, black pepper, a dab of olive oil and some nuts, for meat lovers, you can add a few strips of chicken.
It makes a very nutritious side dish and the vegetables do not have to be plain and boring. Sometimes all it takes is reading something once or hearing a little tip over your shoulder to really change how you cook and how you eat, which is really surprising given how essential to living it is.
That is how I was with adding nuts to dishes. It never really crossed my mind, but after hearing it somewhere and trying it once, I do it with everything now. Sunflower seeds on a salad in the most common for me, but the options are endless, and they do work to give some crunch to your veggies. One of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to change their diet to be more healthy, is going to extremes.
The idea is to eat more fruits and vegetables, and toward that goal, it is ok to take 2 steps forward, one step back. The article is a perfect example of that with recommending things like bacon, cheese and butter as a way to make vegetables more enjoyable, especially for kids.
The trick is in how long you cook them and how you flavor them. Please see the note at the end of the recipe for some ideas for sauces. Steam for 2 minutes. Steam for minutes. Serves Note: Using the basic sauce ingredients, you can add or substitute sweeteners, herbs, and spices. Share this recipe. Share on facebook. Share on twitter. Share on pinterest. Share on print. Share on email. Steamed Vegetables Recipe Steaming vegetables is very easy to do and takes less than 10 minutes, making this side dish perfect for any night of the week, but also a quick lunch or snack!
Yes, I snack on this tasty steamed vegetables recipe all the time. Why not? Vegetables are healthy and low carb too , so they won't make my jeans shrink Have you ever had the steamed vegetables at Outback Steakhouse? We love those veggies! They are fresh and buttery delish! Years ago we used to eat out a lot more than we do now. Now we do our best to never go out to eat.
We just love to eat at home. It's cheaper, fresher, and we like knowing what's in our food and who had their hands on it. After having the steamed veggies at Outback Steakhouse all those years ago, I was inspired to make them at home. I even asked how they made them, and the manager was kind enough to share their technique with me. It had something to do with a bag and steaming them in the microwave. I tried it but it didn't work for me, and I don't like the idea of microwaving the veggies, so I ditched that idea and steamed my vegetables the old fashioned way How to Steam Vegetables Add about one inch of water in a saucepan.
Bring water to simmer over medium heat on your stove top. Wash fresh vegetables and place vegetables in metal steamer basket. I like to use a vegetable medley like you see pictured, but you can steam any vegetable you like. Place steamer basket over saucepan and cover with lid. Steam vegetables for about 8 minutes or until they are done to your liking. Always remember cook time may vary, so check doneness to ensure the veggies are steamed to your liking. Remove steamed vegetables to a serving bowl and season to your liking.
For instance, root vegetables like sweet potatoes will take longer than other less dense vegetables. However, if you cut them smaller you will reduce the time it takes to steam them.
Small veggies will steam more quickly, as will vegetables containing more water like zucchini. Check out this helpful vegetable steaming chart for cook times. How to Season Steamed Vegetables Like any other food, steamed vegetables without seasoning will taste bland.
It's important to season the steamed vegetables with salt and pepper. To increase the flavor and get most of the garlic, you need to cut the clove and leave them for 10 to 15 minutes before putting them into your veggies as it will break its enzymes that react with O2. Leaving the chopped garlic for 10 to 15 minutes helps it fully develop the compounds like allicin. This will not only add wonderful aroma to your recipes but also satisfy your taste buds, making it a pleasure to eat.
The derived flavor of your steamed vegetables with garlic can give you a pleasant surprise. The well balanced, smooth, and rich flavor of soy sauce goes beyond its saltiness and blends with your steamed vegetables to provide you an amazing flavor. If you want to see the magic, just blend the soy sauce with garlic oil. Soy sauce and garlic oil blend so well that you will forget the raw flavor of vegetables and of the condiments.
The most amazing thing about this method is that you can try it with all types of vegetables like broccoli, spinach, and cauliflower.
They are all very different, but you can enjoy the tasty flavor with all of them. So just stop getting bored with steamed vegetables and use soya sauce to make them delicious, appetizing, and healthy. We hope that these amazing ingredients will help you enjoy the real natural flavors of your loved steamed vegetables.
There might be a question in your mind that how to choose the vegetables and what is the best steaming method, so we have conclusively brought to you some mind-blowing tips on selecting vegetables for steaming and how to properly steam.
Vitamins can be easily destroyed when you boil the vegetables for longer periods of time, but using the steam power to cook your favorite veggies can keep them nutrient.
Any vegetables you steam will be around 50 calories per cup and chock-full of minerals and vitamins. Spinach and leafy greens are also a good option, but you need to steam them with care as they take less time to steam. If you are in a mode to try something new, quartered potatoes and radishes are the best options. If you are in a hurry, trim or cut your vegetables into smaller pieces as large pieces may take much more time to steam.
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