Bring back steamed vegetables!
While steamed vegetables get a bad rap, when done right, they can be delicious.
Properly steamed vegetables taste pure and more like themselves and can be incorporated into any meal.
Harsher cooking methods like boiling can cause a loss of nutrients.
But steaming preserves vegetables nutritional value.
Are you convinced its time to learn how to steam vegetables?
Keep reading to learn five easy, reliable methods for steaming veggies to perfection in any kitchen.
To speed up the process of steaming hardier vegetables like cabbage orcarrots, give this method a try.
Here’s how to use a bamboo steamer.
Boiling, on the other hand, submerges food in water at high heat.
This can lead to nutrient loss and a softer texture.
you might tell vegetables are cooked by checking their texture with a fork or knife.
Most vegetables should be tender but still slightly firm (al dente).
The color of the vegetable may also brighten during cooking.
Yes, you could steam frozen vegetables, and you don’t need to thaw them.
Just place the frozen vegetables directly into the steamer.
