Ginger and Lemon Steamed Vegetables

Reposted from RachelRayMag.com
First Line Therapy Servings:
1 Serving = 1/4 Recipe
1 1/4 Category 1 Vegetables (1.25), 1/4 Category 2 Vegetables (0.25), 3/4 Oil (0.75)
Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 20 mins; Cook: 4 mins
Ingredients
- 1 4 inch piece of ginger, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 cup sugar snap peas (about 4 ounces)
- 1 small zucchini (about 4 ounces), thinly sliced at an angle
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced at an angle
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 4 cremini or white mushrooms, thinly sliced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
- Layer the ginger evenly over the bottom of a steamer basket. Top with layers of the sugar snap peas, zucchini, carrot, bell pepper and mushrooms. Sprinkle with the lemon zest.
- Place the salt, sesame seeds, parsley and red pepper flakes in a resealable plastic bag and lightly smash the seasonings with the back of a knife until coarse; set aside.
- Fill the steamer base with about 2 inches of water and add the lemon juice. Bring the liquid to a simmer, place the steamer basket on top and cover. Steam the vegetables over medium heat until fork-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer the steamed vegetables to a serving platter, sprinkle with some of the seasoned salt and drizzle with the olive oil.