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Steamed Vegetable Medley (Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower & Potato)

A simple steamed vegetable medley that stays bright, tender-crisp, and full of natural flavor. Potatoes and carrots start first, then broccoli and cauliflower finish quickly for perfectly even doneness.
Amanda
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Serving Size 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large pot with lid
  • Steamer basket or metal colander
  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • Tongs or slotted spoon
  • measuring cup
  • Fork (for doneness check)

Ingredients

  • 2 carrots medium; peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup broccoli florets bite-size
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets bite-size
  • 1 potato medium; peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup green beans trimmed; optional
  • 2 cups water for steaming
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp butter optional (or drizzle olive oil)
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper optional
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder optional

Instructions

  • Prep the vegetables: Peel and cut carrots into 1-inch pieces and potato into 1-inch cubes. Break broccoli and cauliflower into bite-size florets. (If using green beans, trim the ends and cut in half.)
  • Add about 1–2 inches of water (about 2 cups) to a large pot. Insert the steamer basket; make sure the water does not touch the bottom of the basket. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Add the potato cubes to the steamer basket. Cover and steam 5 minutes.
  • Add the carrots (and green beans, if using). Cover and steam 5 minutes more.
  • Add broccoli and cauliflower last. Cover and steam 5–7 minutes, until all vegetables are tender but not mushy. Check doneness by piercing potato/carrot with a fork.
  • Remove from heat. Transfer vegetables to a serving bowl and season with salt (and optional pepper/garlic powder). Toss with butter (or a drizzle of olive oil) while hot, then serve immediately.

Notes

Cut veggies to similar sizes so they finish together. Start potatoes first, then carrots/beans, and add broccoli/cauliflower at the end so they stay bright.
Don’t overcrowd the steamer basket—steam needs room to circulate. For a big batch, steam in two rounds.
Flavor ideas: finish with lemon juice, grated parmesan, or sesame seeds + a splash of soy sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcal | Protein: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 220mg