Ginger And Lemon Steamed Vegetables

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 inches ginger, sliced
• 1 cup snap peas
• 1 small zucchini, sliced
• 1 carrot, thinly sliced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
• 4 mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 lemon, juice and zest of
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 2 teaspoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

• 1 lay the ginger evenly over the bottom of a steamer basket. top with layers of the snap peas, zucchini, carrot, bell pepper and mushrooms. sprinkle with the lemon zest.
• 2 place the salt, sesame seeds, parsley and red pepper flakes in a resealable plastic bag and lightly smash the seasonings with the back of a knife until coarse; set aside.
• 3 fill the steamer base with about 2 inches of cold water and add the lemon juice. bring to a simmer, place the steamer basket on top and cover. steam the vegetables until fork-tender; about 4 minutes.
• 4 transfer the steamed vegetables to a serving platter, sprinkle with the seasoned salt and drizzle with olive oil.