From a nutrition perspective, is microwaving frozen vegetables without water the same as microwaving frozen vegetables with water?

Similar to this question, except I'm asking about nutritional content instead of just taste: Is it ok to microwave veggies without water instead of blanching them in a pot of water?

I'm wondering if microwaving veggies without water denatures some nutrients, or something like that.

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Best Answer

I think nutrients can be anything from fibrous cellulose, volatile oils, unsaturated fats, organic compounds like vitamin C, and microwaving is just vibrating water molecules. I don't know if microwaving can denature nutritious proteins, which are typically 'denatured' by enzymes, but, incase it does have that effect, then I'm sure frying, searing, roasting might have some similar effect. So either you cook it or eat it raw!

You may be better off scouring scientific articles.

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Can you microwave frozen vegetables without water?

The frozen veggies already contain enough water from ice and internally that you do not need to as much water. However, dense veggies like root vegetables are known for having less water content itself, so increase the water amount you add when microwaving. Now, microwave it for specific time from 1 to 2 minutes.

Is microwaving frozen vegetables healthy?

Microwaving destroys the beneficial compounds in fruits and vegetables, so eating them has no benefit to you.

Is it better to microwave or boil frozen 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.

Can you put frozen veggies in microwave?

Yes! Frozen vegetables are often made so they can be microwaved and most of them will even have instructions on the packaging for cooking in the microwave. You can spruce them up with simple things like fresh herbs, seasoning, or butter. You can even use them in a dish.

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