Aromatic steamed vegetables

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Cooking time: Less than 15 minutes

Cuisine: Modern Australian

Healthy options: Low carb; Low cholesterol; Low fat; Vegetarian; Healthy

Serves: 6

Type: Kids; Easy; Family

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Ingredients

a few thyme or oregano sprigs
10 asparagus spears, trimmed
10 baby carrots, trimmed
1 large head of broccoli or cauliflower, broken into florets
8 patty pan squash, stems trimmed, halved if large
chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, basil and chervil
1 tablespoon virgin olive oil or butter

Preparation method

1. Place 1 1/2 cups water in base of steamer and bring to boil. Place thyme or oregano sprigs on steamer, arrange vegetables on top and season lightly with salt. Cover and steam for 5-8 minutes.

2. Arrange vegetables in a serving bowl and sprinkle generously with chopped herbs and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil or toss with butter to serve.

Tip: Peel and cut two carrots into sticks in place of baby carrots, and use green beans instead of asparagus, if you like.

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