Really Good Microwave Veggies

Elevate your side dish game with "Really Good Microwave Veggies," a quick and healthy recipe perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this dish combines broccoli florets, sweet carrot slices, crunchy red bell pepper, and tender zucchini rounds, all lightly seasoned with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. A splash of lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley add a bright, zesty finish to this nutrient-rich medley. Ready in just 15 minutes from start to finish, these steamed vegetables are effortlessly prepared in the microwave, making them a hassle-free addition to any meal. Serve as a wholesome side or enjoy on its own for a light, satisfying bite! Keywords: quick vegetable recipe, healthy side dish, microwave vegetables, easy veggie medley.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup Broccoli florets
• 1 medium Carrot, sliced thinly
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small Zucchini, sliced into rounds
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Wash and prepare the vegetables: Cut the broccoli into small florets, slice the carrot thinly, dice the red bell pepper, and slice the zucchini into rounds.

Step 2

Place all the prepared vegetables into a microwave-safe bowl that has a lid.

Step 3

Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to evenly coat the vegetables.

Step 4

Cover the bowl with the lid, leaving a slight gap for steam to escape. If the bowl doesn't have a lid, use microwave-safe plastic wrap and poke a small hole for venting.

Step 5

Microwave on high for 3 minutes, then carefully remove the bowl (it will be hot) and stir the vegetables.

Step 6

Return the bowl to the microwave and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the vegetables reach your desired tenderness.

Step 7

Remove the vegetables from the microwave and drizzle with lemon juice. Toss to combine.

Step 8

Sprinkle the vegetables with fresh parsley before serving.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy on its own for a light, nutrient-packed meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	421 grams (421.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	241

Total Fat 15.00g	19%
Saturated Fat 2.40g	12%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 680mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate 23.40g	9%
Dietary Fiber 8.20g	29%
Total Sugars 11.50g
Protein 7.00g	14%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 121mg	9%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 866mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.6%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 36.5%