Vegetables

Steamed vegetables with garlic and oil

Name: Steamed vegetables with garlic and oil
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 4 portions
Ingredients: half a carrot, sliced (60 g); 1 zucchini, sliced (180 g); 2 cups of broccoli florets (140 g); 2 tablespoons of olive oil (30 ml); 2 cloves of garlic, pressed (10 g); half a teaspoon of salt (2.5 g); a pinch of black pepper

Preparation time: 15 min

Serves: 4 portions

Do you want to know how to cook steamed vegetables? Here at Portal Umami, you will learn everything about this delicious recipe!

Grab the carrot, the zucchini, and the broccoli, let’s season everything and prepare an amazing dish!

Ingredients

half a carrot, sliced (60 g)
1 zucchini, sliced (180 g)
2 cups of broccoli florets (140 g)
2 tablespoons of olive oil (30 ml)
2 cloves of garlic, pressed (10 g)
half a teaspoon of salt (2.5 g)
a pinch of black pepper

Modo de preparo

In a steamer pot with boiling water, place the carrot and zucchini. Cover and cook for 4 minutes, or until the zucchini is “al dente.” Add the broccoli, cover, and cook for 2 more minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat.
In a large skillet, place the olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for half a minute, or until golden. Add the cooked vegetables and stir. Season with salt and pepper, and mix.
Remove from the heat and serve immediately.

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