VEGETABLES
MICROWAVING VEGETABLES: TIPS & TECHNIQUES
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Pierce the skins of whole potatoes and winter squash before microwaving. Thus allows steam to escape
and prevents bursting in the oven. Arrange lhese whole vegetables in a ring, allowing space in between.
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Fresh vegetables should be cooked in a covered glass casserole or baking dish.
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Vegetables like broccoli and asparagus should be arranged with the stalks to the outside of the dish.
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Frozen vegetables may be cooked in their ongrnal carton, or in a plastic cooking pouch. Vegetables in a
carton should be laid on a double layer of paper towels, which will absorb moisture. Cooking pouches
should be slit to allow steam to escape. Check if package has microwave cooking instructions.
VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE
cabbage, fresh
carrols. fresh
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