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Gentle Steamed Strength Medley
Lightly steamed crucifers with a lemon parsley broth for grounding power
15 minutes prep15 minutes cookServes 4180 kcal per serving
The Story
A composed plate of steamed treasures that honors density and softness. Each vegetable is treated with care so its nutrient architecture remains intact and easily assimilated, creating a meal that steadies and rebuilds.
Gentle steaming preserves volatile phytochemicals while softening fiber so the body can draw strength without stress. A lemon parsley broth amplifies mineral rich aromas and invites sipping between bites.
Ingredients
- Broccoli Crowns300 g cut into florets
- Cauliflower Florets250 g
- Brussels Sprouts200 g halved
- Kale100 g rough chopped
- Beet120 g peeled and thinly sliced
- Garlic2 cloves smashed
- Onion1 medium quartered
- Parsley20 g chopped
- Lemon2 one juiced and one zested
- Turmeric1 teaspoon fresh grated or powdered
- Water500 ml for steaming and broth
Method
- 1Bring a shallow layer of water with smashed garlic onion turmeric and lemon zest to a gentle simmer in a wide pot
- 2Place broccoli cauliflower and brussels sprouts into a steamer basket above the simmer so heat moves slowly through the vegetables
- 3Steam gently for 6 to 8 minutes until the crucifers are tender yet still bright then add kale and beet slices for 2 more minutes
- 4Remove the vegetables and transfer the simmering liquid to a small saucepan reduce by a few minutes then stir in parsley and lemon juice to make a light broth
- 5Serve the steamed medley arranged with spoonfuls of the warm lemon parsley broth poured tableside
Nutrition
Per serving
7g
Protein
28g
Carbs
1g
Fat
Calories180
Fibre9g
Sugars6g
Vitamins
Vitamin C95 mg
Vitamin K160 mcg
Folate90 mcg
Minerals
Potassium800 mg
Calcium140 mg
Magnesium46 mg
Utensils
Steamer BasketWide PotChef KnifeCutting BoardSmall SaucepanTongs