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How to Steam Veggies in the Microwave
Veggies. Steamed. In a microwave. Revolutionary. Nah, but the simplest of all ways to prepare your veggies without the added calories and sugar that comes with putting a marinade on them.
You need to eat your vegetables and this is arguably the quickest yet most gourmet way to do so. Like a wittle sauna for your bowl of veggies.
Microwaved Steamed Veggies
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Servings: 1-2
- Easy
Ingredients
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Green beans
- Bell peppers
- 1 cup water
Photo by Maddie Cole
Step 1
Chop up veggies so they are roughly the same size and place in a large, microwave safe bowl in one layer.
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Step 2
Add enough water to just line the bottom of the vegetables.
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Step 3
Cover the bowl with saran wrap (or a lid) and microwave for 2 minutes. If they’re not ready, flip and place back in the microwave for 1-4 minutes, flipping at each minute interval.
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