What is the alternative of cooking frozen vegetables by direct from frozen?

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1. What is the alternative of cooking frozen vegetables by direct from frozen?
2. Do you need to wash frozen vegetables?
3. How do you boil frozen vegetables?
4. Can you cook frozen veggies in boiling water?
5. Are frozen vegetables as good for you as fresh vegetables?

What is the alternative of cooking frozen vegetables by direct from frozen?

6.  Microwave or stir-fry your frozen vegetables as an alternative method of cooking direct from frozen. Instructions: a) To microwave them, place them directly in a microwave- safe bowl with 2 to 4 tablespoons of water; microwave for 4 minutes on high.

Do you need to wash frozen vegetables?

Unless you freeze them yourself and don't wash them first, no, you should not need to wash commercially processed frozen vegetables. Part of the process for freezing includes cleaning/trimming preparing the vegetables. Washing is unnecessary.

How do you boil frozen vegetables?

Cook frozen vegetables in a pot with a small amount of water (not completely covering the vegetables) for a couple of minutes until hot right through- all they need is 3-6 minutes depending on the size of the vegetables.

Can you cook frozen veggies in boiling water?

Don't Boil Your Vegetables One way we don't recommend cooking your frozen veggies is by boiling them. Boiling frozen vegetables can make them limp, soggy, and flavorless. This can happen if you prepare them in the microwave too, so try to avoid steaming your veggies in the microwave.

Are frozen vegetables as good for you as fresh vegetables?

A 2017 study found that there were no significant differences in vitamin content between frozen and fresh vegetables. Furthermore, when there was a slight difference, it was more likely that the frozen vegetables had a higher concentration of nutrients than their fresh counterparts.