How to Steam Vegetables in the Microwave

Vegetables provide nutrients, vitamins and fiber, making them a healthy addition to your diet. By finding different ways to include more vegetables on your menus, you will be more likely to eat them. One way is to steam your vegetables in the microwave.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Vegetables
• Microwave
• Microwave-safe bowl
• Plastic wrap
• Water

1. Wash your vegetables thoroughly. Cut or tear the vegetable into equal-sized pieces.

2. Place vegetables in a glass or other microwave-safe bowl.

3. Add 2 inches of water to the bowl.

4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a microwave-safe cover.

5. Microwave on high for about 5 minutes. If you prefer crisper veggies, reduce the cooking time. If you want more tender vegetables, increase the cooking time in one-minute increments.

Tips & Warnings

• Squash, which can take a long time in the oven, can be steamed quickly in the microwave.

[triciagoss]

on 9/17/2009 Note: there will be water left in the container when the vegetables are done being steamed. Simply scoop the veggies out with a slotted spoon or straing them before serving!

[billips]

on 5/1/2009 Good article on steaming vegetables - the best and healthiest way by far - 5* - B.

[djackman]

on 4/1/2009 thanks for sharing this info 5*

[sonni57]

on 3/25/2009 Thanks for the veggie recipe I love steamed vegetables.