How to steam zucchini?
For an easy and healthy side dish, enjoy these steamed zucchini! Ultra melting, they will be perfect with a piece of white meat or fish. And to add some extra flavors, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt will be perfect ;-)
Ingredients
Materials
- A steamer
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Preparation
- Wash your courgettes and peel every other strip. 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 from the steamer basket and serve! Enjoy!
Observations
How to level up my steamed zucchini?
As mentioned in the introduction to this recipe, a simple drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt are used to beautify our cooked zucchini. However, don't hesitate to add a pinch of pepper, Provence herbs or even cumin.
What should I do with the cooking water from my zucchini?
The cooking water from your vegetables will be perfect for watering your plants so don't waste it. Rich in vitamins and minerals, it will provide them with all the essential elements to develop well :-)
Which zucchini to use?
Long green or yellow zucchini to color your recipes! Instead, keep the round zucchini to stuff them :-)
