
Green Giant Steamers Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower & Cheese
What You Should Know
Green Giant Steamers Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower & Cheese is a frozen, microwave-ready vegetable side sold in the frozen vegetables / prepared sides aisle, typically shelved near other steam-in-bag vegetables, frozen mixed vegetables, and quick freezer side dishes. It reads like a convenience-driven, vegetable-forward option for shoppers who want to add a hot, cheesy side to weeknight dinners, busy lunches, or casual gatherings without stove time. Brand positioning leans on Green Giant's long heritage of vegetables and family-friendly marketing — a mainstream, trustworthy name aimed at parents, time-pressed adults and shoppers seeking an approachable “better-for-you” convenience product. Label characteristics include health halos and simple language: “Lightly Sauced,” “Simply Steam,” and imagery of colorful vegetables; there’s no organic certification and the ingredient list also includes several processed components such as stabilizers and flavorings. Processing context: this is a frozen, prepared product that combines fresh vegetables with a formulated cheese sauce and texture/stabilizing additives. Sensory details: expect tender-crisp florets and sliced carrots and cauliflower enveloped in a thin, creamy cheese sauce with mild dairy and savory notes; the texture balances softened frozen vegetables with a smooth, slightly thickened sauce. Packaging is a cardboard box containing a microwavable steam pouch — the ritual is tear, microwave per pouch instructions, shake or stir, and serve straight from the pouch or onto a plate. It sits culturally as a convenient, comforting side that helps shoppers meet veggie goals with minimal prep.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Broccoli,, Carrots,, Cauliflower,, Water,, Whey,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Salt,, Soybean, Oil,, Ricotta, Cheese, (Whey,, Milkfat,, Lactic, Acid,, Salt),, Cheddar, Cheese, (Cultured, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Natural, Flavors,, Ultra, Filtered, Skim, Milk,, Xanthan, Gum,, Sodium, Alginate,, Lactic, Acid,, Bakers, Yeast, Extract,, Extractives, of, Annatto, and, Paprika, (Color)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Annatto - Artificial coloring
- •Paprika - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains industrial ingredients and additives (modified corn starch, xanthan gum, sodium alginate, whey protein concentrate, natural flavors) and is a ready-to-heat formulated product, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).
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Common Questions about Green Giant Steamers Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower & Cheese
Health is a bit subjective, right? This mix is low in calories and has a decent amount of fiber, which can be great for a side dish. However, it does contain cheese and sodium, so if you're watching those, keep that in mind. It can be a tasty, convenient option, especially if you're balancing it with whole foods in your diet.
