Vegetable Cooking Guide: Nutrition, Methods & Storage

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4 Ways to Cook Vegetables in a Microwave

Published Oct,06 2011 | By Livestrong Contributor

Microwave cooking translates to easy cooking. You can quickly cook vegetables in a microwave that you would normally steam on top of the stove. Simply place the vegetables in a microwave safe dish and add a small amount of water. Green beans, peas and broccoli need about 3 tbs.