10ni nj a k i t c hen. c omSteaming ChartVEGETABLE SIZE/PREPARATION STEAMING TIME WATER SEASONING IDEASArtichokes whole 25–40 minutes 4 cups olive oil, lemon zestAsparagus whole spears 7–13 minutes 3 cups olive oilBeans, green whole 6–10 minutes 2 cups garlic, mincedBeans, wax whole 6–10 minutes 2 cups Italian seasoningBeets whole, unpeeled 35–50 minutes 4 cups garlic, mincedBeet greens coarsely chopped 7–9 minutes 2 cups thymeBroccoli trimmed stalks 1–5 minutes 2 cups olive oilBroccoli florets 5–7 minutes 2 cups olive oilBrussels sprouts whole, trimmed 8–15 minutes 3 cups thymeCabbage cut in wedges 6–10 minutes 2 cups lemon juiceCarrots ¼ inch slices 7–10 minutes 2 cups maple syrupCarrots, baby whole 7–10 minutes 2 cups honey and gingerCauliflower florets 5–10 minutes 2 cups lemon juiceCelery stalks ½ inch slices 5–7 minutes 2 cups sesame seedsCorn on the cob whole, husksremoved 4–7 minutes 2 cups garlic butterKale trimmed 5–8 minutes 2 cups olive oil and garlicLeeks trimmed, cut in half 5–8 minutes 2 cups vinaigretteOkra whole, trimmed 6–8 minutes 2 cups sautéed scallionsOnions, pearl whole 8–12 minutes 2 cups lemon juiceParsnips peeled, ½ inchslices 7–10 minutes 2 cups Italian seasoningPeas, green fresh or frozenshelled 2–4 minutes 2 cups mint and lemon juicePeas, sugar snap whole pods,trimmed 5–6 minutes 2 cups mint and lemon juicePotatoes, all ½ inch slices 8–12 minutes 2 cups parsley dillPotatoes, new whole 15–20 minutes 4 cups parsley or rosemaryPotatoes, sweet ½ inch chunks 8–12 minutes 3 cups honeyScallions ½ inch slices 3–5 minutes 2 cups olive oil and lemon zestSpinach whole leaves 3–5 minutes 2 cups olive oil and garlicSquash, butternut peeled, ½ inchcubes 7–10 minutes 2 cups maple syrupTurnips ½ inch slices 8–12 minutes 3 cups Italian seasoningTurnip greens coarsely chopped 4–8 minutes 2 cups olive oil and garlicSwiss Chard coarsely chopped 3–5 minutes 2 cups olive oil and garlicZucchini 1 inch slices 5–8 minutes 2 cups olive oil and Italian seasoning