Steamed Vegetables with Ginger - serves 8

2 medium carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 cup broccoli florets
2 small zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger root, julienned

In the bottom of a medium saucepan, place steamer basket and water to a depth of 1 inch. Bring to a boil.
Layer steamer basket, in order, with carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini and ginger.
Cover and steam 5-7 minutes, or until barely tender. Remove steamer basket from saucepan. Remove ginger.
Pour vegetables into serving dish and serve immediately.