How to steam zucchini?

Name: How to steam zucchini?
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 1 zucchini

Side dish

Very Easy

11 min

40 Kcal

For an easy, healthy side dish, enjoy these steamed zucchini! They’ll be wonderfully tender and go perfectly with a piece of white meat or fish. For a little extra flavor, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt are just right ;-)

Ingredients

1 zucchini

Estimated cost: 0.75€ (0.75€/serving)

Materials

A steamer

Preparation

Preparation5 min

Cook time6 min

Wash the zucchini and peel alternate strips lengthwise. Cut them into slices.
Put water in the bottom of your steamer then place your zucchini slices in the basket. Cover everything and cook for at least 6 minutes. At the end of this time, the zucchini will be “al dente”. If you prefer them softer, extend this time by 2 minutes.
Remove the zucchini slices from the steamer basket and serve immediately! Enjoy!

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FAQ ❓

How much zucchini should I serve per person?

We allow 250 g of zucchini per person, which is about one medium-sized zucchini. Zucchini come in different sizes:
* 7 to 14 cm inclusive = 50 to 100 g
* 14 to 21 cm inclusive = 100 to 225 g
* 21 to 30 cm inclusive = 225 to 450 g

What should I serve with my zucchini?

As mentioned in the introduction to this recipe, a simple drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt are all you need to enhance the flavor of the cooked zucchini. However, feel free to add a pinch of pepper, herbes de Provence or even cumin.

What should I do with the cooking water from my zucchini?

At Ptitchef, we don’t waste anything! The cooking water from your vegetables is perfect for watering your plants. Rich in vitamins and minerals, it will provide them with all the essential nutrients they need to grow well :-)