How to Cook Vegetables

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Vegetables
• Water
• Pot with lid
• Oil or broth
• Oven
• Frying pan
• Barbeque
• Tin foil
• Microwave
• Skewers
• Knife

1. Step 1

   Wash vegetables to rid them of pesticides and prepare them for cooking. Peel vegetables like potatoes, corn and carrots before cooking.

2. Step 2

   Boil vegetables like corn, cauliflower, broccoli, potatoes in a small amount of water that just covers the vegetables. Cook each type of vegetable separately because they may be done at different times. Cover with a lid and cook until the vegetables are tender. Check regularly.

3. Step 3

   Chop a variety of vegetables into pieces. Stir fry the pieces in a small amount of water, broth, vegetable juice, olive oil or margarine. Use high heat and cook until tender.

4. Step 4

   Microwave vegetables for a quick dish. Place vegetable pieces and a small amount of water in a microwave safe dish. Cover the dish to hold in the moisture. Let the vegetables sit when they are done before eating.

5. Step 5

   Barbeque sliced vegetables on the grill or in tin foil. Cook until tender. You can also barbeque vegetables like mushrooms, peppers and zucchini on skewers.

6. Step 6

   Blanch vegetables for salads and pastas. Chop vegetables into bite sized pieces. Put into a large bowl or pot. Pour boiling water over the vegetable pieces. Let the vegetables sit until just a bit soft. Add to salads and pastas or freeze in freezer bags.

7. Step 7

   Sauté vegetable chunks in a frying pan. Add a tablespoon or two of oil and cook covered with a lid. Cook until tender. Serve over rice or noodles. You can also add a store bought sauce like sweet and sour or honey glaze. Serve over rice.