Steamed Vegetable Medley for 4 Servings

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
• 1 large head broccoli, cut into small, uniform florets
• 1 large red bell pepper, deseeded and cut into 1-inch squares
• 1 cup sugar snap peas, stringed
• 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons
• 2 cups water
• 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1-inch knob fresh ginger, sliced into coins
• 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp fine grain sea salt
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely minced