Steamed Broccoli and Carrots with Lemon
Steamed Broccoli and Carrots with Lemon pairs tender-crisp florets and sweet carrot matchsticks with a bright splash of lemon and a savory hint of seasoned salt. Light, fresh, and vibrant, it highlights the vegetables’ natural sweetness and snap. Serve as a quick side alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or weeknight mains.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Steamed Broccoli and Carrots with Lemon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 68
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Place a steamer insert in a saucepan and add water until it sits just below the bottom of the steamer.
- 2
Bring the water to a boil.
- 3
Add the broccoli and carrots, cover, and steam until tender, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Transfer the vegetables to a bowl; add the lemon juice and seasoned salt and toss to coat.
- Calories 37.13 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 1.74 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 7.5 g 3%
- Total Fat 0.34 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 173.58 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 2.76 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 2.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 51.36 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.55 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 205.23 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Steamed Broccoli and Carrots with Lemon is made with 4 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Broccoli Florets, Lemon Juice, Seasoned Salt, and Sliced Carrots. Each serving provides about 37.13 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Steamed Broccoli and Carrots with Lemon made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli Florets, Lemon Juice, Seasoned Salt, Sliced Carrots. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Steamed Broccoli and Carrots with Lemon?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 37.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Steamed Broccoli and Carrots with Lemon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Steamed Broccoli and Carrots with Lemon healthy?
- Steamed Broccoli and Carrots with Lemon has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 37.13 calories and 1.74 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 173.58 mg (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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