Cooking Veggies

steaming

the best way and it makes the veggies tender w/o getting too soft; also preserves the flavor, texture, and appearance

steamer basket method

heat resistant container w. holes at the bottom

steamer method

consists of deep pot w/ one or two shallow containers w/ holes all over; has a timer

pan method

can hold all vegetables; is covered

microwave method

small amount of water at the bottom; covered in plastic wrap

boiling

easy and convenient method; if cooked too long a loss of nutrients may occur

sauteing

small amount of oil; stirfrying

grilling

dry heat is applied from below or above the food

braising

veggies are seared at a high temp; cross between steaming and boiling

baking

dry heat to cook foodl spread out on a baking tray

blanching

cook briefly by immersing them in boiling water then plunging in iced water

cooking time

time needed to cook veggies, depends on the type, quantity, quality, etc