How to cook veggies in the microwave without making them pale and withered??!
like potatoes and carrots!?!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Oh, I've been there before and it's terrible! With many trial and errors from the past, here's what works for me!. I put a little water in the bottom of the dish for the extra steaming, drizzle some Olive Oil and Butter over top with some S&P,(or whatever seasonings you like) then I cover them with Saran Wrap with a fold over vent on one side of my dish!. I cook them half way, then take them out and stir them, then cook them the other half of time and let them rest for a couple of minutes before taking them out!. I have purchased those new steamer vegetables from Green Giant when they were on sale but they were full of salt and butter, way too much for me, so I'll stick with my own fresh cut veggies or even some fresh frozen ones!. I still like my Baked Potatoes in the oven, the microwave doesn't come close but I do like to par cook my potatoes in the Microwave for doing Mashed Potatoes, oven roasted, sauteed or potato salads!. I hope this helps you out today with your quest for the freshest veggies and potatoes in your Microwave!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Creamy Cheese Potatoes for the Microwave
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Microwave Cooking Time: 16-18 minutes
Serves: 4 people
Ingredients:
Six slices bacon
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp!. salt
1/3 onion, chopped
8 oz Processed cheese, diced
One (8 oz!.) carton commercial sour cream
One tsp!. Worcestershire sauce
Six baking potatoes, peeled and cubed (about four lbs!.)
1/2 tsp!. seasoned salt
8 oz Cheddar cheese, shredded
Two tsp!. all-purpose flour
1/2 carton milk
Place bacon on a rack in a 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish; cover with paper towels!. Microwave on high for five to seven minutes or until bacon is crisp!. Drain bacon, reserving one-tablespoon drippings; set bacon aside!. Combine potatoes, water, and salt in large microwave-safe mixing bowl!. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap!. Microwave on high for 16 to 18 minutes or until tender; stirring every four minutes!. Remove from microwave and drain!. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and keep warm!.
Place reserved bacon drippings in a one-quart glass measuring cup; microwave on high for one minute or until hot!. Stir in onion; cook on high for one to two minutes or until onion is transparent!. Stir in cheese and flour; cook on high for three to four minutes or until cheese melts, stirring after two minutes!. Add sour cream, milk, and Worcestershire sauce; stir with a whisk until smooth!. Pour over potatoes tossing gently to coat; cover and microwave on high for one minute or until thoroughly heated!. Transfer to serving dish if desired!. Crumble bacon and sprinkle over the top!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Microwave Cooking Time: 16-18 minutes
Serves: 4 people
Ingredients:
Six slices bacon
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp!. salt
1/3 onion, chopped
8 oz Processed cheese, diced
One (8 oz!.) carton commercial sour cream
One tsp!. Worcestershire sauce
Six baking potatoes, peeled and cubed (about four lbs!.)
1/2 tsp!. seasoned salt
8 oz Cheddar cheese, shredded
Two tsp!. all-purpose flour
1/2 carton milk
Place bacon on a rack in a 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish; cover with paper towels!. Microwave on high for five to seven minutes or until bacon is crisp!. Drain bacon, reserving one-tablespoon drippings; set bacon aside!. Combine potatoes, water, and salt in large microwave-safe mixing bowl!. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap!. Microwave on high for 16 to 18 minutes or until tender; stirring every four minutes!. Remove from microwave and drain!. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and keep warm!.
Place reserved bacon drippings in a one-quart glass measuring cup; microwave on high for one minute or until hot!. Stir in onion; cook on high for one to two minutes or until onion is transparent!. Stir in cheese and flour; cook on high for three to four minutes or until cheese melts, stirring after two minutes!. Add sour cream, milk, and Worcestershire sauce; stir with a whisk until smooth!. Pour over potatoes tossing gently to coat; cover and microwave on high for one minute or until thoroughly heated!. Transfer to serving dish if desired!. Crumble bacon and sprinkle over the top!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
those take different cooking times!.
Diced potatoes, put in a m/w-safe dish w/ lid and a Tbsp or so of water!. Nuke on high for 7-8 minutes!.
Carrots, do the same, only nuke for 5-6 min!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Diced potatoes, put in a m/w-safe dish w/ lid and a Tbsp or so of water!. Nuke on high for 7-8 minutes!.
Carrots, do the same, only nuke for 5-6 min!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I think carrots do better without the water and lid, just nuke 'em!. Not long, like 1 or 2 minutes per serving!.Www@FoodAQ@Com