Steamed Root Vegetables With Dill Butter Recipes

STEAMED CABBAGE AND ROOT VEGETABLES WITH FRESH DILL

Steps:

• Plunge the cabbage whole into boiling water for 1 minute.
• Rinse under cold water. Remove 6 outer leaves in tact. Set aside.
• Chiffonade (cut into thin strips) the remainder of the cabbage head.
• Beginning with the carrots, steam for about 6 minutes. Keep testing to make sure they are not over cooked. You want them to be crisp.
• Next, steam the rutabaga, then the turnips, and finally the cabbage that will more than likely take only a minute.
• Toss all the vegetables in a bowl with the butter, lemon juice, and chopped dill.
• Arrange the whole cabbage leaves on individual plates. Put a large scoop of vegetables onto each leaf. Serve immediately.

STEAMED ROOT VEGETABLES WITH DILL BUTTER

Steps:

• Separately steam each of the types of vegetable over boiling water, approximately 10 min for each, until just tender. (I just boil the onions.).
• Combine butter, vinegar and dillweed plus salt and pepper to taste in a saucepan over medium low heat and heat through, stirring to combine, about 1 minute.
• Toss vegetables with dill butter and serve hot.

STEAMED ROOT VEGETABLES AND CABBAGE WITH DILL

Steps:

• In a kettle of boiling water blanch the cabbage for 1 minute, transfer it with tongs to a work surface, and let cool until it can just be handled. Cut the outermost cabbage leaf free at the core remove the leaf gently in one piece, being careful not to tear it, and remove 3 more leaves in the same manner. Arrange a leaf on each of 4 plates. Cut enough of the remaining cabbage into 1/8-inch-thick shreds to measure 2 cups packed loosely, reserving the rest for another use. In a steamer set over boiling water arrange in order the carrots, the turnips, the parsnips, and the shredded cabbage, steam the vegetables, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are just tender, and in a heated bowl toss them with the butter, the vinegar, the minced dill, and salt and pepper to taste. Mound the vegetable mixture in the cabbage leaves and garnish it with the dill sprigs.

WINTER VEGETABLES WITH HORSERADISH DILL BUTTER

Steps:

• In a large vegetable steamer set over boiling water steam separately the potatoes, the Brussels sprouts, the parsnips, the carrots, and the turnips for 8 to 12 minutes, or until they are just tender. In a saucepan melt the butter over moderate heat, stir in the horseradish, the vinegar, the dill, and salt and pepper to taste, and in a large baking pan toss the vegetables with the butter mixture. Keep the vegetables warm, covered, in a 200°F. oven.

STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Add about 2 inches of water in a saucepan. Set the pan over medium heat to bring it to a simmer.
• While the water is heating up, Wash the vegetables as needed. Remove stems from the broccoli so you only have the florets. Chop florets so they aren't too large and place the florets into the steamer basket. Add 1 cup of baby carrots and 1 cup of sugar snap peas.
• Place the steamer basket over the saucepan and cover.
• Steam the vegetables for about 8 minutes or until done to your liking. When done to your liking, remove the vegetables to a serving bowl and set aside while you make the garlic butter.
• Pour out the water in the saucepan and place the saucepan over mid-low heat. Melt 4 tablespoons butter and saute 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic until fragrant. About a minute. Add about a 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a 1/4 teaspoon of pepper and stir to combine. Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Drizzle the garlic butter over the vegetables and enjoy!

STEAMED VEGETABLE PLATTER WITH LEMON GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
• Fill a large pot with water, until it's just below the steamer insert.
• Bring to a boil and put the string beans and carrots in the steamer basket.
• Cover and cook about 3 minutes.
• Add the corn, yellow squash, zucchini, and broccoli.
• Recover and cook another 2 minutes, or until veggies are as tender as you'd like.
• Place the veggies on a platter.
• Arrange the corn around the edges and sprinkle them with the Spike seasoning.
• Drizzle the dressing over the other veggies and top with the cheeses.
• Cover with foil for a few minutes before serving.

DILL BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in small bowl.
• Mix well.
• Serve with your favorite vegetable or bread.

LEMON-DILL STEAMED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place the vegetables in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a large serving bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, salt, dill and pepper. Add the vegetables and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

STEAMED RADISHES WITH LEMON DILL BUTTER

Steps:

• In a steamer set over boiling water steam the radishes, covered, for 5 minutes, or until they are just tender. In a large skillet melt the butter over moderately low heat, add the radishes, the lemon juice, the dill, and salt and pepper to taste, and heat the mixture, stirring, until the radishes are heated through.

STEAMED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH LEMON-DILL BUTTER

Steps:

• Place butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a heavy bowl, with lemon zest and juice, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper. Beat until well combined. Transfer herbed butter to a piece of parchment or wax paper, and roll into a cylinder, twisting both ends to secure. Place in refrigerator until ready to use.
• Place a saucepan with steamer insert and 1 1/2 inches water over medium-high heat. Trim sprouts of outer leaves, and cut a small X in each base with a paring knife. When water in steamer is boiling, add sprouts and lemon quarters. Cook until sprouts are tender and bright green, tossing occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• When sprouts are done, discard lemon, and transfer to serving bowl. Cut disks of herbed butter, and toss with sprouts. Serve sprinkled with fresh dill.

STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH CHILE LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and cook/stir about 20 seconds. Add lime peel, chile and lime juice. Mix well. Set aside.
• Place steamer basket in large saucepan. Add 1 c water; bring to a boil. Add vegetables to basket; cook 4-5 minutes or until crisp tender.
• To serve, place vegetables in serving bowl and toss gently with butter mixture.