The calorie content of steamed vegetables depends on the ingredients used as well as the time and temperature of steaming, and usually has 50 calories per 100 grams.

Generally speaking, the calorie content of steamed vegetables is relatively low compared to other cooking methods because the steaming process does not require the addition of high-calorie ingredients such as fats and oils. Different combinations of ingredients can make steamed vegetables more delicious and nutritious. You should use chopsticks when taking out the steamed vegetables to avoid burning your fingers.

However, different ingredients have different calorie and nutritional values. For example, steamed chicken breast has about half the calories of 100 grams of grilled chicken breast, while steamed rice has comparable calories to boiled rice. Therefore, to find out the calories of specific ingredients after steaming, you need to make calculations based on different ingredients.

Precautions for making steamed vegetables

1, choose fresh ingredients: the ingredients for steamed vegetables should be fresh, with no rotting or spoiled parts.

2, cut the size: ingredients cut into a size suitable for steaming, so as not to affect the time and effect of steaming.

3, control the fire: you need to control the fire when steaming vegetables, so as not to excessive or overcooked.

4, do not over-steam: steaming vegetables should not be too long, so as not to make the ingredients over-steaming, affecting the taste and nutrients.

5, cover tightly: steamed vegetables need to be covered tightly, so as not to lose water vapor, affecting the effect of steaming.