How to steam veggies

Steaming is one of the simplest ways to cook vegetables while keeping their nutrients, colour and flavour. All you need is a pot, a steamer basket and your favourite veggies.

Method

Step 1

Boil water in saucepan.

A person boiling water in a pot

Step 2

Place a steamer basker or metal colander/strainer in the saucepan, ensuring it is not touching the water.

A steamer on a stovetop

Step 3

Drop cut cauliflower into steamer.

Vegetables in a steamer

Step 4

Replace lid, cook for 3 minutes.

Vegetables in a steamer

Step 5

Remove lid, drop in cut broccoli.

Vegetables in a steamer

Step 6

Replace lid, cook for 3 more minutes.