Steamed Vegetables in Bamboo Steamer

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor profile with health benefits.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs provide flavor at a lower cost.

Introduce the bamboo steamer and mention using vegetables.

Cut up some romaine lettuce to use as a base in the bamboo steamer.

Place the romaine lettuce in the bottom of the bamboo steamer as a base.

Sprinkle cut cauliflower on top of the romaine lettuce in the steamer.

Add more cauliflower on top, stacking it as needed.

Pour water into the bamboo steamer to keep it moist.

Place the bamboo steamer into a wok with boiling water.

Steam the vegetables for about 10 to 15 minutes, checking occasionally to ensure water doesn't evaporate completely.

After about 5 minutes, check the vegetables to see how they are cooking.

Once done, remove the bamboo steamer and plate the vegetables.

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