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Check on your vegetables as they cook. The steam time for vegetables will vary considerably, depending on how thick they are and how large or small you cut them. As a general rule, though, most vegetables will be steamed in approximately 3 to 10 minutes. Most veggies will have a brighter, more vivid coloration after steaming, which lets you know that they're ready.[13]
- Asparagus spears that are thin should steam in about four minutes. Thicker spears may take around five to six minutes.
- Broccoli will steam in about five minutes. You should be able to visually tell when broccoli is ready, as it will get darker in color.
- Brussels sprouts will take about 10 minutes to steam.
- Carrots sliced 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) thick will steam in approximately six to eight minutes.
- Cauliflower florets will steam in about six minutes.
- Green beans will be steamed in approximately five minutes.
- Kale will take five to ten minutes.
- Peas steam rather quickly. They generally only need about three minutes on the stovetop.
- Zucchini slices should steam in about six or seven minutes, depending on how thinly they're sliced.