Tonights Dinner! Salmon + Roasted Vegetables [and why you should buy a steamer]

So I kind of cheated and used leftover salmon from a restaurant. We picked up some fresh salmon but I didn't make it tonight--that post will be coming up soon! You can actually steam it just like you steam vegetables. Tonight isn't really a "how to," its more of a post to give you inspiration for your own dinners. 

Here we got the salmon heating on some canola oil. 

Chopped up some cauliflower, carrots, green onion, and green pepper. Added some salt and pepper on top. 

Pro tip: chop up your vegetables for the week and save them in tupperware. When you have them already prepped, you will be a lot more likely to steam them as a quick and healthy side for the protein you are making. 

In the steamer! They cook pretty fast, about 7-10 minutes, depending on your vegetable. Faster steaming veggies are broccoli, asparagus, squash, and zuchinni, and slower are carrots, cauliflower, and peppers. 

Unfortunately, steamers like the one above can run about 30 bucks and higher. You can purchase one like this at bed bath and beyond, or any store, for under 15. In fact, your mom probably has an extra one in the kitchen or in storage. If she doesnt, your grandma probably does. If SHE doesnt, you probably ate a lot of take out as a kid. 

And its ready! 

Steamers are a great investment--you can cook so many things in them. You can even steam pears or apples in them with a little bit of cinnamon + sugar on top for a quick dessert. The best part is they make whatever you are steaming tender, and you don't need to add tons of butter or oil. Enjoy!