Steamed Vegetables with John's Dipping Sauce

Brighten up your healthy eating routine with "Steamed Vegetables with John's Dipping Sauce," a vibrant and nutritious dish that's perfect for any occasion! This recipe showcases a colorful medley of perfectly steamed broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and red bell pepper, seasoned lightly with salt to enhance their natural flavors. The real star, however, is John's irresistible dipping sauce—a creamy blend of soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, rice vinegar, and garlic, with an optional hint of chili flakes for a spicy twist. Quick and easy to prepare, this wholesome recipe is ideal as a light meal or an elegant side dish. Whether you're indulging solo or serving a crowd, this dish pairs simplicity with bold flavors to create a crave-worthy experience. Perfect for fans of steamed vegetables, homemade sauces, and healthy meal options!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Broccoli florets
• 2 medium Carrot, sliced
• 1 medium Zucchini, sliced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 500 ml Water
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Water (for sauce)
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the vegetables by washing them thoroughly. Slice the carrots, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Separate the broccoli into small florets.

Step 2

In a steaming pot or a large saucepan with a steamer basket, bring 500 ml of water to a boil.

Step 3

Place the prepared vegetables into the steamer basket. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt to enhance flavor.

Step 4

Cover the pot with a lid and steam the vegetables for 7-10 minutes, checking to ensure they are tender but still vibrant and crisp.

Step 5

While the vegetables are steaming, prepare John S Dipping Sauce. In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, and 2 tablespoons of water.

Step 6

Whisk the sauce ingredients together until smooth. If desired, add 0.5 teaspoon of chili flakes for a spicy kick.

Step 7

Once the vegetables are cooked, remove them from the heat and arrange them on a serving platter.

Step 8

Serve the steamed vegetables warm alongside the John S Dipping Sauce for a delightful and healthy dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1328.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	465.0

Total Fat 18.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4271.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.1g	0%
Total Sugars 38.1g
Protein 25.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 256.4mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 1489.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.2%

Protein: 19.4%

Carbs: 49.3%