Healthy Steamed Vegetables

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup broccoli
  • 2 baby carrots, sliced into rounds
  • 1/4 cup summer squash, sliced into rounds
  • 1/4 cup zucchini, sliced into rounds
  • 2 ounces red bell peppers, sliced in bite-sized lengths

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Deposit vegetables with a light salting and garlic to taste; season salt may be used, to taste.
  3. Replace lid and steam until vegetables are tender, but not mushy. Fork will insert easily, but will not tear veggies apart, when done.
  4. Remove to a bowl and serve as is.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

23 kcal 1% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1g 2% DV
Total Fat 0.3g
Carbs 4.6g 2% DV
Fiber 2.1g 7% DV
Sugar 2.4g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 82.5mg 4% DV
Potassium 224.8mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 196.5mcg 22% DV
Vitamin C 14.9mg 17% DV
Calcium 40.8mg 3% DV
Iron 0.5mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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