How to Steam Frozen Vegetables

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Defrost frozen veggies in a refrigerator to remove excess water.. Boil a small amount of water in a pot.. Hang the veggies in the pot with a steaming basket or colander.

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1

Defrost frozen veggies in a refrigerator to remove excess water.

Step 1

Defrost frozen veggies in a refrigerator to remove excess water.

2

Boil a small amount of water in a pot.

Step 2

Boil a small amount of water in a pot.

3

Hang the veggies in the pot with a steaming basket or colander.

Step 3

Hang the veggies in the pot with a steaming basket or colander.

4

Steam the veggies until they are fully cooked.

Step 4

Steam the veggies until they are fully cooked.

5

Season the steamed veggies and enjoy.

Step 5

Season the steamed veggies and enjoy.

6

Add the veggies and a half tbsp (7.4 ml) of water to a microwave safe dish.

Step 6

Add the veggies and a half tbsp (7.4 ml) of water to a microwave safe dish.

7

Heat the veggies in 1-minute increments until cooked through.

Step 7

Heat the veggies in 1-minute increments until cooked through.

8

Check if the veggies are finished cooking with a fork.

Step 8

Check if the veggies are finished cooking with a fork.

9

Remove and serve the veggies.

Step 9

Remove and serve the veggies.

10

Steam trimmed or split broccoli for 5 to 12 minutes.

Step 10

Steam trimmed or split broccoli for 5 to 12 minutes.

11

Prepare steamed cabbage or beans in 10 minutes flat.

Step 11

Prepare steamed cabbage or beans in 10 minutes flat.

12

Choose asparagus or kale when time is of the essence.

Step 12

Choose asparagus or kale when time is of the essence.

13

Cook cut or baby carrots in 7 to 12 minutes time.

Step 13

Cook cut or baby carrots in 7 to 12 minutes time.

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