Steamed Cauliflower and Green Beans
Easy Steamed Vegetable Recipe with Fresh Dill Sauce
Thanks to Chef Johnny Brannigan and Eat Taste Heal Ayurvedic Guide & Cookbook
Steamed Cauliflower and Green Beans easy, delicious steamed vegetable recipe.
"With its mild taste and wonderful texture, cauliflower helps keep the fires of Pitta in check. Dill is also one of the great Pitta pacifying herbs of the Ayurvedic kitchen apothecary."
We absolutely love the fresh raw dill sauce on the lightly steamed cauliflower and green beans!
4 Servings
Total prep & cook time: 20 min
Nutrition data per serving: 33 cal, 1g fat, 11 fat cal, 5g carb, 3g protein, 2g fiber, 2g sugars, 2mg sodium, low Cholesterol, good source Niacin, Vit B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Selenium, Vit E, Vit K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folate, Copper and Manganese. Estimated glycemic load 2
Ingredients:
- For The Sauce:
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 cup organic cream of coconut or coconut milk
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- pinch turmeric
- salt & pepper to taste
- For The Vegetables
- 1 cup bite sized pieces fresh grean beans
- 1 small head cauliflower, trimmed and broken or cut into bite-sized florets (2 - 3 cups)
Directions
- First, make the sauce: In a mixing bowl, stir together all the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour
- Bring the filtered water to a boil in a steamer or in a saucepan with a steamer insert
- Add the green beans, cover, and steam for 5 minutes.
- Add the cauliflower, cover, and continue steaming until the vegetables are tender but still slightly firm, 5 - 7 minutes more
- When the vegetables are done, arrange them on a platter, in a serving dish, or on individual plates.
- Pour the sauce over them and serve immediately
Recipe Tips:
The ingredients can be found in most supermarkets. If you can't find fresh dill, I would say use dried, or substitute a different fresh herb, such as basil, parsley or cilantro.
"For a sudden burst of wonderful aroma, pour the sauce over while the vegetables are still steaming." - Chef Johnny
For a quick lunch or dinner, combine this cauliflower & green bean recipe with rice or quinoa and fried tofu.
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