Steamed Broccoli and Carrots with Lemon Recipe

Steamed Broccoli and Carrots with Lemon and Seasoned Salt

This simple and healthy dish features steamed broccoli and carrots, seasoned with a fresh burst of lemon juice and your choice of seasoned salt. Its a quick and easy way to enjoy vibrant, nutrient-packed vegetables.

Ingredients

• 1 cup broccoli florets
• cup julienne-cut carrots
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste

Directions

Step 1: Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, then fill the pan with water just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring the water to a boil.

Step 2: Once the water is boiling, add the broccoli florets and julienne carrots to the steamer. Cover the pan and steam the vegetables until they are tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 3: Transfer the steamed vegetables to a bowl. Add the lemon juice and seasoned salt, then toss everything gently to coat the vegetables evenly.

Recipe Tip

For best results, use your favorite flavor of seasoned salt to customize the taste to your liking.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 35
• Total Fat: 0g
• Sodium: 497mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 8g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Total Sugars: 3g
• Protein: 2g
• Vitamin C: 50mg
• Calcium: 43mg
• Iron: 1mg
• Potassium: 281mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.