Fast-Easy-Veggies

I know that preparing vegetables can take FOREVER (peal, cut, steam in a pot, check to make sure the aren't too crunchy, hope they aren't too mushy, drain...)! Sometimes it does not even seem worth the effort!

Here is my time-saving trick to add delicious tender-crisp vegetables to your meal in just a few minutes! Did you know that you should eat about 2 1/2 cups of Vegetables PER DAY?

YOU CAN DO IT! Try this out!

GLAD SimplyCooking - Microwave Steaming Bags.
You can find these in any grocery store and it saves a lot of time and hassle!

So, cut up those baby carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, squash, asparagus....etc. throw them in the bag (no need to add water) microwave for a couple of minutes and VOILA! Perfectly crisp and delicious topping to any pasta dish, or side to any dinner.








You can also use this nice little bag to steam up potatoes! Throw in your favorite seasoning and have delicious potatoes that are ready to eat!










10 bags come in a box. If you are cooking up fish or shrimp (which I never have, but you can) you should only use the bag once and then throw it away. If I am using it for vegetables I hand wash it and use it more than once (although the box states that they are 1 time use...).

Quick Meal Idea:

Grilled Chicken Breasts (I throw the frozen chicken in my George Foreman Grill and cook until done)
Side of Steamed Carrots
Side of Steamed Broccoli
Side of Steamed and seasoned Potatoes

Sprinkle a bit of salt on the vegetables, dip the chicken in Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (or any sauce, this is just my favorite).... quick, easy, healthy, tasty. Yum.