Here’s a trans-seasonal crowd-pleaser that you can warm up or cool down depending on the weather where you are. Add chilli and garlic if that’s your thing. The dressing works well over fish or chicken too.
PrintSteamed winter vegetables with pepitas and tamari
- Total Time0 hours
- YieldServes 4 as a side 1x
- DietVegan
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the bok choy and broccolini, keeping the pieces reasonably similar in size so they cook evenly.
- Fill a large saucepan or wok with enough water to sit just below the base of the steamer basket. The water should not touch the vegetables.
- Bring the water to a rapid simmer. Arrange the bok choy and broccolini in the steamer basket, cover with the lid and steam over high heat for 4–5 minutes, or until the vegetables are bright green and just tender. Avoid overcooking — they should retain some texture and bite.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the macadamia oil or olive oil, ginger, tamari and lime juice.
- Transfer the steamed vegetables to a large bowl or serving platter. Pour over the dressing and gently toss to coat.
- Scatter over the toasted pepitas and finish with the micro herbs.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Don’t drown the vegetables. The water should sit beneath the steamer basket rather than touching the vegetables. You want steam, not boiling water.
Keep some bite. Winter greens are at their best when they remain vibrant, tender and slightly crisp. A few minutes is usually all they need.
Change the vegetables with the season. Try broccolini, bok choy, Brussels sprouts, gai lan, green beans, snow peas, cabbage or cauliflower depending on what looks best at the market.
Make the dressing your own. Add fresh chilli for heat, garlic for extra savouriness or a little sesame oil for a deeper Asian-inspired flavour.
Toast the pepitas. This small step adds crunch, nuttiness and much-needed contrast to the soft steamed vegetables.
Therapeutic notes
This is a naturally plant-forward side dish providing fibre, leafy greens, seeds and healthy fats. Cruciferous vegetables such as broccolini also provide glucosinolates, naturally occurring plant compounds that are being studied for their potential health benefits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 minutes
- Category: Vegetables
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Plant-based
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