Microwave Vegetables

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Sometimes when I'm out of time I make this colorful mix of crunchy vegetables that is super quick and easy to make. Sweet corn, red pepper, and peas are cooked together in a microwave, then seasoned with chopped cilantro.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Microwave Vegetables

Ingredients

1 red bell pepper

chopped

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

7 ounces frozen peas

1 (12 fluid ounce) can canned sweet corn

drained

1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro

salt and pepper to taste

Super Simple Pork Chops

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Combine red bell pepper and olive oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at full power until softened about 1 minute. Add peas and cook at full power for an additional 2 minutes. Add corn and cook for 1 more minute. Stir vegetables and microwave for 30 seconds more. Add cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Stir and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Microwave Vegetables

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 88.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.8g 6%

Carbohydrates: 14g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g 11%

Sugars: 5.3g

Fat: 2.7g 4%

Saturated Fat: 0.3g 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 1304IU 26%

Niacin Equivalents: 1mg 8%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 32.4mg 54%

Folate: 26.5mcg 7%

Calcium: 8.7mg 1%

Iron: 0.6mg 3%

Magnesium: 10.6mg 4%

Potassium: 91.4mg 3%

Sodium: 229.1mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 24

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.