Steamed Vegetables with Ginger 

  • 2 medium carrots, sliced into ¼ inch rounds
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 small zucchini, sliced into ½ inch thick rounds
  • 1 ½ inch piece fresh ginger root, julienned

In the bottom of a medium saucepan, place steamer basket and water to a depth of 1 inch.  Bring to a boil.  Layer steamer basket, in order, with carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, and ginger.  Cover and steam 5-7 minutes, or until barely tender.  Remove steamer basket from saucepan,  Remove ginger.  Pour vegetables into serving dish and serve immediately.