Servings: 4

2 c fresh or frozen vegetables, chopped to bite size (combine veggies that are similar in texture and that typically cook in about the same amount of time) 2 c fresh or frozen vegetables, chopped to bite size (combine veggies that are similar in texture and that typically cook in about the same amount of time)
2 tbsp water 2 tbsp water
2 tbsp butter or olive oil 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
1 tsp Penzeys Fox Point Seasoning or The Gourmet Collection Roast Vegetables & Fries Spice Blend, or the below ideas 1 tsp Penzeys Fox Point Seasoning or The Gourmet Collection Roast Vegetables & Fries Spice Blend, or the below ideas
For sweet peas: subheading: For sweet peas:
½ tsp salt ½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper ¼ tsp pepper
1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp sugar
 
For broccoli: subheading: For broccoli:
Dress to taste with butter, olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon pepper, lemon zest or juice, seasoned rice vinegar, balsamic vinegar, ground black pepper, toasted almonds, or sesame seeds. Dress to taste with butter, olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon pepper, lemon zest or juice, seasoned rice vinegar, balsamic vinegar, ground black pepper, toasted almonds, or sesame seeds.

Place veggies in a large, microwave safe bowl in one layer. Add the water. Cover the bowl with saran wrap (or a lid) and microwave for 2 minutes. If they’re not ready, flip and place back in the microwave for up to 4 minutes, flipping at each minute interval.
Alternately, boil 1" water in a covered pot, reduce heat to med-low and steam veggies in steamer basket for time given in the Notes section.
Drain veggies, stir in flavorings, and serve.

Fox Point Seasoning: www.penzeys.com/online-catalog/fox-point-seasoning/c-24/p...  Fox Point Seasoning: www.penzeys.com/online-catalog/fox-point-seasoning/c-24/p...
The Gourmet Collection Roast Vegetables & Fries Spice Blend: www.amazon.com/dp/B00KCX4K60/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_5JYwEb...  The Gourmet Collection Roast Vegetables & Fries Spice Blend: www.amazon.com/dp/B00KCX4K60/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_5JYwEb...
STEAMING:  STEAMING:
Spinach: 3 minutes  Spinach: 3 minutes
Asparagus, green beans: 3 to 5 minutes  Asparagus, green beans: 3 to 5 minutes
Collard greens, kale, Swiss chard, and other hearty, leafy greens: 5 to 7 minutes  Collard greens, kale, Swiss chard, and other hearty, leafy greens: 5 to 7 minutes
Cauliflower, broccoli: 6 to 9 minutes (broccoli should be bright green and easily pierced)  Cauliflower, broccoli: 6 to 9 minutes (broccoli should be bright green and easily pierced)
Beets, carrots, potatoes, turnips, and other root vegetables: 10 to 15 minutes  Beets, carrots, potatoes, turnips, and other root vegetables: 10 to 15 minutes
Detailed steaming instructions: www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/how-to-steam-vegetables-...  Detailed steaming instructions: www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/how-to-steam-vegetables-...