At a glance
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed frozen vegetables*
- 2 tablespoons water
- Pepper, to taste
Steps
- Place frozen vegetables into a microwave-safe dish. Add water and cover with a microwave safe lid.
- Place dish in the microwave and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Carefully open the lid to check your vegetables are tender but still crisp (not soggy). Drain out any remaining water.
- Serve on a plate and sprinkle with pepper to taste.
*Tips
- If you’re using bigger veggies or a mixture of different types, cut them into small pieces roughly the same size.
- Vegetables that work great for steaming include carrots, green beans, cauliflower, broccoli and bok choy.
- Microwave cooking times: firmer vegetables like potatoes may take 6 to 8 minutes. Leafy greens like spinach may only take 2 to 3 minutes.
- Option to use frozen microwave steamer bags and cook following packet instructions.
- Try mixing the steamed vegetables with some fresh or dried herbs or spices.
- If you are making steamed vegetables for a family of 4, don’t forget to double this recipe!