Steaming vegetables is a great way to preserve their texture and their nutrition, and it won't end in a soggy, gross side dish with your dinner. If you don't have a steamer though and you're in a pinch, grab a plate and a roll of aluminum foil. This trick from Food52 will get you steaming in no time.
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