The Basics - steamed vegetables

Method

1. Fill a large pot with enough water so it doesn't touch the steamer basket/colander or sieve
2. Bring the water to a boil a over high heat
3. When steam starts to emerge from the pot, reduce the heat to medium
4. Add the vegetables to the steamer basket / colander or sieve according to their cook times
5. Start with the kumara as it has the longest cook time, cover with a lid for 3 minutes
6. Then add the cauliflower cover with the lid for 2 minutes
7. Add the carrots and broccoli cook covered for 2 minutes
8. Lastly add the green beans and courgettes and cook for 3 minutes covered.

Recommended steam times for:

Kumara, 2-3cm dice                           10 minutes

Cauliflower, cut into pieces                 7 minutes

Carrots, 2-3cm pieces                         5 minutes

Broccoli, cut into pieces                      5 minutes

Green beans, whole                           3 minutes

Courgettes, 2-3cm pieces                  3 minutes

Suggestions

Serve with pesto fold through.

Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon juice.

Season with pepper.