I bought a digital steamer.
I know, I know but Mariann and Jasmin have been going on and on about their steamer and after listening to this podcast I did what I always do when easily influenced by others…”add to cart.” Listen you know how I feel about cooking. If an appliance can make cooking quicker and easier I’m in. Need I remind you of my pressure and rice cooker obsession?
I’ve been eating a higher raw breakfast of late, mostly on the savory side, and the steamer, and some squash in the refrigerator, inspired me.
Butternut Squash Breakfast Salad
Ingredients
- Water
- Butternut squash
- Romaine lettuce
- Sweet pepper
- Lime juice
- Bragg’s Liquid Aminos (or tamari sauce)
- Pepitas
Instructions
- Peel and cut the squash into 1/2 inch cubes.
- Steam (10 minutes in a digital steamer).
- Place the cooked squash in the refrigerator to chill.
- Chop the lettuce and sweet pepper and toss with the chilled squash.
- Add lime juice and Bragg’s Liquid Aminos to taste.
- Top off with pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
Why not make the squash in the pressure cooker? On a busy weekday morning I can pour some water in the digital steamer, add the veggies, set the timer for 10 minutes, and…walk away. Yep, unattended. That’s why.
The salad is so simple and flavorful. Here’s a breakdown of everything great about it:
Butternut squash: This food is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Thiamin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium and Magnesium, and a very good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Potassium and Manganese.*
Romaine lettuce: This food is low in Saturated Fat and Sodium, and very low in Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Thiamin, Folate, Iron, Potassium and Manganese.*
Sweet peppers: This food is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Niacin, Magnesium and Copper, and a very good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Potassium and Manganese.*
Pepitas: This food is very low in Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Protein, Vitamin K, Iron and Copper, and a very good source of Magnesium, Phosphorus and Manganese.*
Lime juice: This food is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Potassium, and a very good source of Vitamin C.*
Bragg’s Liquid Aminos: A source of delicious, nutritious, life-renewing protein and contains important healthy amino acids**
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My thoughts? Nutritious and delicious!
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OMG! I just replaced my 17 year old Cuisinart food processor yesterday, I cannot get another appliance for a while! THis looks delicious!
The steamer is $30. Not bad!
Healthy and delicious veggies! Awesome steamer, I wish I had one =)
I look forward to following your vegan trail! This looks simply delicious!
Thank you!
I love butternut squash! Since I got my Vitamix I’ve been basically drinking breakfast salads… maybe time to branch out and eat one. That steamer is too cool!
I have wanted a steamer since I listened to that episode!!
Ohhh, I want a steamer so badly for a while now. I think I’m gonna buy a bambu one first! I expect soon! 🙂
That salad is an excellent idea for breakfast!
I’m a steamer convert! 🙂