Info. on Steaming Vegetables in the Microwave

[Guest guest]

I often use the water I used to steam them in something else. Same with my

sprouts, if I can't use the water in something I at least water the plants with

it. Amy

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi,

 

I looked up steaming vegetables in the microwave, and the articles I

found indicated that there is significant nutrient loss IF you cook

them for long periods of time (more than 5 min) in large amounts of

water (2/3 c. water or more).

 

A microwave steamer (keeps veggies up out of the water directly), or

using a small amount of water (1-2 Tbsp) should help prevent this

massive nutrient loss. Be sure to avoid over-cooking. The website I

looked at was: http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/29521.htm

 

They have a link there to a webmd article which is also interesting:

http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/19000101/hot-water-kills-broccoli

 

Don't give up on your veggies, even if you're crunched for time!

 

Kristie

[Guest guest]

Yeah I use a stock cube with the water to make gravey

 

Najma

 

akfral wrote:

I often use the water I used to steam them in something else. Same

with my

sprouts, if I can't use the water in something I at least water the plants with

it. Amy

[Guest guest]

Thankk you, Kristie, for taking the time to look this up. I nuke my veggies in

a splash of water in a microwave steamer until they are barely done (2-5 mins,

depending o quantity). Fast, easy, & saves on burner space, too.

Beth

 

messy_boys <messy_boys wrote:

I looked up steaming vegetables in the microwave, and the articles I

found indicated that there is significant nutrient loss IF you cook them for

long periods of time (more than 5 min) in large amounts of water (2/3 c. water

or more).

 

A microwave steamer (keeps veggies up out of the water directly), or using a

small amount of water (1-2 Tbsp) should help prevent this massive nutrient loss.

Be sure to avoid over-cooking. The website I looked at was:

http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/29521.htm

 

 

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[Guest guest]

I do not add any water when cooking frozen veggies in the microwave.

I cook them covered, for about 8-10 minutes, depending on how much and

what type of veggie.

 

If I have fresh veggies, I steam them in my rice cooker.

 

 

, " messy_boys " <messy_boys

wrote:

>

> Hi,

>

> I looked up steaming vegetables in the microwave, and the articles I

> found indicated that there is significant nutrient loss IF you cook

> them for long periods of time (more than 5 min) in large amounts of

> water (2/3 c. water or more).

>

> A microwave steamer (keeps veggies up out of the water directly), or

> using a small amount of water (1-2 Tbsp) should help prevent this

> massive nutrient loss. Be sure to avoid over-cooking. The website I

> looked at was: http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/29521.htm

>

> They have a link there to a webmd article which is also interesting:

> http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/19000101/hot-water-kills-broccoli

>

> Don't give up on your veggies, even if you're crunched for time!

>

> Kristie

>