Sure, I love salads and I usually eat one everyday, but for me there is nothing quite as
satisfying as a bowl of fresh, crisp, al dente steamed vegetables.
They are so quick and easy to make.
And the combinations are limitless.
I love to take a quick trip to my wonderful local farmer’s market to see what’s available and
gather a selection of fresh, seasonal, organic vegetables.
It’s always fun to mix it up and try new veggies.
I try to mix textures, colors and flavors to create a pretty, appealing and delectable dish.
My favorite steamed vegetable combinations often include:
Kale
Bok choy
Nappa Cabbage
Green Cabbage
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Carrots
Daikon
Parsnips
Onions
Leeks
Scallions
Celery
Mushrooms
…just to name a few.
Today I created a light and flavorful dish from the vegetables that I had on hand.
Simple and Satisfying Seasonal Steamed Vegetables
Ingredients
1 cup Organic Kale
1 cup Organic Broccoli
1 Organic Carrots
1 Organic Onion
1 ribs Organic Celery
1 ribs Organic Bok Choy
2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil
2 tablespoons Coconut Aminos
1 tablespoon Black Sesame Seeds
A pinch of Himalayan or Celtic Sea Salt
A sprinkle of Red Pepper Flakes
A tablespoon of Raw Organic Sauerkraut (on the side)
Directions:
Wash vegetables.
Slice or tear kale.
Slice bok choy into large slices.
Cut carrots, celery and onions into large chunks
Cut broccoli into florets.
Pour filtered water into the bottom of a steamer pot.
Bring to a boil.
Add carrots, celery and onions to steamer basket.
Steam for 3 minutes.
Add broccoli and bok choy to steamer basket.
Steam for 3 minutes.
Add sliced kale to the steamer basket of vegetables.
Steam for 3 minutes or until slightly wilted but still bright green.
Turn off the flame.
Place the steamed vegetables into a large bowl.
Dress with sesame oil, coconut aminos, sea salt, red pepper flakes and
black sesame seeds.
Toss gently to coat the vegetables.
Serve with a side of sauerkraut.
Enjoy.
Do you like to make steamed vegetables?
What are your favorite combinations?
Share your thoughts and comments with us.
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This looks amazing! I may try it with shrimp added.
Hi Valerie,
So glad you like it! It’s a great 15 minute meal that tastes great with anything you want to add to it! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. I appreciate it.
Great list Deborah! Pinned to my Recipes using Vegetables collaboration board. YUM! =) P.S. Found you on Homegrown & Healthy’s linky.
Hi Jessica,
Thank you so much pinning my Simple Seasonal Steamed Vegetables post. I appreciate it!
I’m with you Deb… I don’t think there’s anything more satisfying than a big ol’ plate of simple steamed veggies. Love your addition of fermented veg on the side!
This dish looks and sounds wonderful. I have to try it! Pinned to my yummy foods board.
YUM! You just made me want to buy a steamer 🙂
I don’t have one, so I don’t make steamed veggies, but I used to LOVE steaming my chicken and other meat.
Thank you for linking up with Tasty Tuesday today, Deborah! Always look forward to seeing your posts.
Beautiful photography and I love veggies cooked just like this as well.. I need to look up coconut aminos, I have the rest I believe.
Thanks for linking up to Pin Worthy Wednesday, I have pinned your post to the Pin Worthy Wednesday Pinterest Board. Your pictures make me want to eat a bowl right now – great recipe too 🙂
Looks amazing! I looooove kale and you are making me hungry for it now 🙂 #wowlinkup
This is exactly the kind of meal I crave when I’m feeling under the weather, or tired, or just want to feel GOOD! Thanks for sharing at the Potluck, Deborah!
Steamed broccoli is the best. Looks so delectable. Kale is my next favorite green veggie. This looks so good! #wowlinkup
Hi Diatta,
We share the same favorite veggies! Too bad we are not in the same town! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me. I appreciate it.
Love your veggie combo. I also use coconut aminos. Have you tried Gomasio–black and tan sesame seed in sea salt? I found it at Whole foods when looking for black sesame.
Hi Sylvia,
I am so delighted that you like this combo. I am trying to avoid soy so coconut aminos works well as a replacement. I love the black and tan sesame seed salt too! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me. I appreciate it.
Thanks Deborah for this great blog post. I love stemmed organic veggies, especially a combo of broccoli, carrots, onion, garlic with parsley. I use lemon juice and extra virgin cold pressed olive oil drizzled on top. I saw “Simple and Satisfying Steamed Vegetables” at the Natural Family Friday Link Up today. There are so many interesting posts linked today. Others include one about Watermelon’s health benefits and how to dry the herb, Rosemary. Here’s the link for others to see
http://naturalfamilytoday.com/natural-family-friday/natural-family-friday-92614/. Bed well. Love well. Lead a colorful life!
Warm regards, Nan
Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe at Motivation Monday.
Hi Barb,
It’s nice and easy! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me. I appreciate it!
Thanks for sharing this at Pin-Worthy Wednesday! I have pinned this to our group board.
Hi Roxanne,
Thank you so much for pinning my steamed vegetables post. I appreciate it!
Love the Seasoned steamed vegetables! I can eat them all day, Share this healthy post at my Fabulous Friday Party
Thanks Maria http://www.simplenaturedecorblog.com/fabulous-friday-partyfall-features/
Hi Maria,
I am so glad you like the steamed vegetables. I would love to share them at your Fabulous Friday Party. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me. I appreciate it.
I not a great shrimp lover but this does look tasty. I do love steamed vegetables though. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.
Please disregard my other comment about shrimp – I had my mind on another post I was reading and I was still stuck there. Maybe I should go eat some steamed vegetables to help my brain. LOL!
Deb delicious love this simple but yummy steamed vegetables, thanks for sharing with Hearth and Soul blog hop. pinning and tweeting.
Mmmm I love steamed vegetables. I haven’t tried this particular combination, but love all of these veggies and look forward to giving it a try =) I need to find some black sesame seeds – I love the look of them!
Thanks for sharing this at Healthy Vegan Fridays Deborah!
Super easy! Just the way I love my meals! YUM Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂 I can’t wait to see what you share this week! Its LIVE!
Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com