Steam-Saute Vegetables
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Ingredients
- Water 1/3 cup
- Fat 1 tbsp
- Prepared vegetables Main Ingredient 1 lb
- Salt 1/2 tsp
**Tip! – Cooking with herbs: One-third dried herbs equals one-part fresh herbs. If your recipe calls for tablespoon of fresh basil, substitute by using one-third the amount of dried basil (1 teaspoon). When working with dried herbs, add in beginning of cooking process to release all their flavors and open up. When working with fresh herbs, add towards end of cooking process to ensure they don’t turn brown and lose fresh flavor.
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What To Do
Adjust seasoning and serve.
Dried herbs and spices, garlic, and onion can be added when the vegetables go in. Fresh herbs, citrus zest, soy sauce, or Dijon mustard can be added during the saute step.
Cooking with herbs: One-third dried herbs equals one part fresh herbs.
Bring water, fat, salt, and vegetables to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add dried herbs, spices, garlic, or onion if using.
Cover and steam until vegetables are brightly colored and just tender, about 5-10 minutes.
Remove the lid.
Cook until the liquid evaporates, about 1-2 minutes.
Add fresh herbs or other flavorings if using.
Saute 1-2 minutes more to intensify flavor.
Instructional Video
Learn the cooking technique.

