Steaming your veggies is a great way to keep it healthy in the kitchen and we’ve got the perfect method to do it.

Here’s what you’ll need:

1 steamer insert/basket or metal colander

1 large pot (for boiling water)

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Just a note on using this steaming method – when steaming your veggies, it’s important to make sure the vegetables are lifted above the height of the water. You wanted steamed veggies, not soaked ones!

Let’s get started:

1. Begin by separating your veggies by type. Because different vegetables have different cook times, this is a helpful tip to reach your ideal texture (see charts below for specific cook times).
2. Fill a large cooking pot with roughly 1 inch of water. You really don’t need a lot of water here. You just want enough to get a strong steam going!
3. Place your colander or steamer insert inside the pot and bring the water to boil. Whether you are using an insert or a colander, make sure that you aren’t also using a non-stick pot. The metal legs of the insert or colander can scratch and damage your pot.
4. Place your veggies inside, cover with a lid, and cook to your preferred texture.

Looking for specific steam times for each of your favorite veggies? We love these cheat sheets below!

Enjoy your nutritious steamed veggies!

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By A.J. Gibson

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A.J. Gibson is a contributor at SBLY Media.