Best 5 Steamed Veggies With Butter Sauce Recipes

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Do you crave a healthy and flavorful side dish that complements your main course perfectly? Look no further than steamed vegetables with a luscious butter sauce. Steaming preserves the vibrant colors, nutrients, and natural flavors of vegetables while enhancing their tenderness. Paired with a velvety butter sauce, this dish transforms ordinary vegetables into an extraordinary culinary experience. Whether you prefer crisp-tender broccoli and carrots or tender-sweet asparagus and green beans, this versatile recipe offers endless possibilities to create a side dish that delights your taste buds. So, gather your favorite vegetables, fire up your steamer, and prepare to indulge in the goodness of steamed veggies with delectable butter sauce.

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STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH GARLIC BUTTER



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Fresh STEAMED VEGETABLES drizzled in a garlic butter sauce is a deliciously easy side dish perfect for any night of the week! These steamed veggies fit right in on your holiday table too, AND I even make this steamed veggies recipe just for snacking!

Provided by Life Tastes Good

Categories     Side dish recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head broccoli, florets only
1 cup baby carrots
1 cup sugar snap peas
water
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Add about 2 inches of water in a saucepan. Set the pan over medium heat to bring it to a simmer.
  • While the water is heating up, Wash the vegetables as needed. Remove stems from the broccoli so you only have the florets. Chop florets so they aren't too large and place the florets into the steamer basket. Add 1 cup of baby carrots and 1 cup of sugar snap peas.
  • Place the steamer basket over the saucepan and cover.
  • Steam the vegetables for about 8 minutes or until done to your liking. When done to your liking, remove the vegetables to a serving bowl and set aside while you make the garlic butter.
  • Pour out the water in the saucepan and place the saucepan over mid-low heat. Melt 4 tablespoons butter and saute 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic until fragrant. About a minute. Add about a 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a 1/4 teaspoon of pepper and stir to combine. Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Drizzle the garlic butter over the vegetables and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.02, Fat 11.70, SaturatedFat 7.21, Carbohydrate 6.82, Fiber 2.41, Sugar 3.06, Protein 2.02, Sodium 176.59, Cholesterol 30.52

STEAMED VEGGIES WITH BUTTER SAUCE



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Tired of potatoes? Here's an easy treat with turnips, rutabega, carrots, broccoli, and brussell sprouts that will open your eyes to new flavors. Don't tell your guests they are eating turnips and rutabega until after they have a taste. When they say "Hey, these potatoes are really good!", you can then announce that they have been fooled.

Provided by NormCooks

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped turnip
2 cups chopped rutabagas
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 cup Brussels sprout
3 cups water
1/4 lb butter
2 tablespoons orrington farms instant chicken-flavored broth
2 tablespoons Mrs. Dash seasoning mix, blend

Steps:

  • You'll need a 3 quart saucepan with a lid and a steaming colander that fits into the top of the pan.
  • Wash and peel turnips and rutabega (just like you would potatoes). Chop into bite size pieces. Place them in the colander along the bottom. They will take slightly longer to cook than the carrots, broccoli and brussell sprouts which you will be placing on top.
  • I used fresh vegetables for this recipe. You can probably use frozen veggies but you'll need to make your own adjustments since frozen veggies often have a different texture than fresh.
  • Wash and chop your carrots. Place them in your colander on top of your turnips and rutabega.
  • Wash your brussell sprouts peeling away any damaged leaves. Add your brussell sprouts to your colander on top of the turnips, rutabega, and carrots.
  • Chop the crowns off your broccoli, then chop the stems. When done, place all pieces in your colander.
  • Fill your 3 quart saucepan with 4 cups of water (it should be about 1/2 full). Add 2 tablespoons Orrington Farms Chicken Flavored Soup Base to the water and stir gently.
  • Place your saucepan on the burner and insert your colander. Sprinkle your veggies with 3 tablespoons Mrs. Dash Original Blend and place 1/4 lb (1 stick) of butter on top.
  • Cover your saucepan setting the lid slightly off-center to vent your steam. Bring your water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium high. Reduce heat gradually to medium maintaining a gentle boil to your liquid.
  • While steaming it is important to check your liquid periodically to ensure it does not boil away during the steaming process. If you allow this to happen, your pan and burner may be damaged and your veggies will not cook completely.
  • As the butter melts it will coat your veggies and drain through the colander into the seasoned water. The steamed vapor will add a savory flavor to your veggies as they cook.
  • Steam for about 20-25 minutes until the turnips and rutabega are soft and tender. Use a fork to check tenderness, then add salt and pepper to suit your preferences.
  • When you remove the veggies you will notice that much of the water has evaporated and your liquid has reduced to a salty buttery sauce. You have the option of pouring some of this sauce over your veggies before serving if you like.
  • You can also drizzle your sauce over a batch of seasoned chicken legs you may have roasted in the oven while you were steaming your veggies.

STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH CHILE-LIME BUTTER



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Kids of all ages will gobble up their veggies when topped with a citrus-pepper butter.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1 teaspoon finely chopped serrano or jalapeño chile
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3 cups cut-up fresh vegetables, such as broccoli florets, cauliflower florets and/or sliced carrots

Steps:

  • In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir about 20 seconds. Add lime peel, chile, salt and lime juice; mix well. Set aside.
  • In 4-quart saucepan, place steamer basket. Add 1 cup water; heat to boiling.
  • Add cut-up vegetables to basket; cover and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • To serve, place vegetables in serving bowl. Add butter mixture; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

STEAMED VEGETABLE PLATTER WITH LEMON GARLIC DRESSING



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Delicious, healthful recipe that is great to go with grilled meats. Another winner from "In The Kitchen With Rosie- Oprah's Favorite Recipes."

Provided by ChipotleChick

Categories     Corn

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 trimmed string beans
15 baby carrots, halved
3 ears fresh husked corn, halved
2 small yellow squash, trimmed and cut into 1/4 inch rounds
2 small zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1/4 inch rounds
2 cups broccoli florets
2 teaspoons spike seasoning or 2 teaspoons other sodium-free seasoning
2 slices low-fat cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon fresh grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Mix all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Fill a large pot with water, until it's just below the steamer insert.
  • Bring to a boil and put the string beans and carrots in the steamer basket.
  • Cover and cook about 3 minutes.
  • Add the corn, yellow squash, zucchini, and broccoli.
  • Recover and cook another 2 minutes, or until veggies are as tender as you'd like.
  • Place the veggies on a platter.
  • Arrange the corn around the edges and sprinkle them with the Spike seasoning.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the other veggies and top with the cheeses.
  • Cover with foil for a few minutes before serving.

LEMON BUTTER SEASONED VEGETABLES



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These are great with any kind of beef. My kids love them too! They always fight over the carrots!

Provided by Mikki

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 potatoes, unpeeled and chopped
½ pound baby carrots
6 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and carrots in a steamer over boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.
  • To the melted butter add the lemon juice, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Pour over potatoes and carrots and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.9 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 958.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

Tips

  • Choose fresh, vibrant vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces so they cook evenly.
  • Use a steamer basket or colander placed over a pot of boiling water to steam the vegetables.
  • Steam the vegetables for just a few minutes, until they are tender but still crisp.
  • Make the butter sauce while the vegetables are steaming.
  • Season the butter sauce with salt, pepper, and herbs to taste.
  • Pour the butter sauce over the steamed vegetables and serve immediately.

Conclusion

Steamed vegetables with butter sauce is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a healthy and flavorful side dish. The vegetables retain their nutrients and vibrant colors, while the butter sauce adds a rich and savory flavor. This dish is also very versatile and can be easily customized to your liking. For example, you can add different herbs or spices to the butter sauce, or you can use different types of vegetables. Steamed vegetables with butter sauce is a great way to enjoy your favorite vegetables in a healthy and delicious way.

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