Steamed Veggies with Peanut Sauce

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
10 min 10 min 1
Steamed Veggies with Peanut Sauce
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Ingredients


1/2 head Broccoli, raw
2 medium Carrots
1/4 medium head Cauliflower
1 breast Chicken, cooked (cut into strips)
1 tbsp Cilantro (coriander) (for garnish)
1/2 bunch Collard greens
3/4 tsp Honey (for peanut sauce)
1 tsp Lime juice (fresh) (for peanut sauce)
2 tsp Peanut butter, natural (for peanut sauce)
1 tsp Rice vinegar (for peanut sauce)
1 tsp Sesame seeds (for garnish)
1 tsp Soy sauce, tamari (for peanut sauce)
1 dash Sriracha (to taste, for peanut sauce)
1 dash Garlic powder (for peanut sauce)

Instructions


1. Wash and prepare the veggies:

  • Cut the carrots into bite-size pieces
  • Cut the broccoli and cauliflower into florets,
  • Chop the collard greens (including the stems).


2. In a steaming basket, steam the cauliflower, broccoli and carrots for 2-3 minutes, then add the collard greens.

3. Continue steaming for 2-3 more minutes or until everything is soft but not overcooked.

4. Remove from heat and put veggies in a large bowl.

5. To make peanut sauce:

  • In a small jar with a lid, combine the peanut butter with 2 tsp. warm water and work together with a spoon.
  • Once blended, add remaining ingredients.
  • Mix well and add 1-2 more tsp. water for a lighter consistency.
  • Store in the fridge- it lasts up to ten days.

 

6. Toss veggies with peanut sauce, add chicken (reheat first), and top with garnishes.

 

To cook chicken breast: (see link)

https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-to-cook-boneless-skinless-chicken-breasts-479540


Serve and enjoy!

Notes:

Cauliflower and Broccoli

are cruciferous vegetables which means they are nutrient dense containing cancer-fighting properties!


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 638
Calories from fat 291
Calories from saturated fat 74
Total Fat 32 g
Saturated Fat 8.2 g
Trans Fat 0
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat 12.8 g
Cholesterol 135 mg
Sodium 695 mg
Potassium 1715 mg
Total Carbohydrate 38 g
Dietary Fiber 12.2 g
Sugars 16.1 g
Protein 55 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Meat 2.5
Meat Alternative 0.4
Vegetables 6.3

Energy sources


Pygal20%431.0267137592678123.6113665705124246%419.54658223943204273.333456027292935%302.2760649417804154.2685328147184720%46%35%CarbohydratesFatProtein

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