MICROWAVED VEGETABLES 
1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen artichoke hearts
3 med. zucchini (1 lb.), sliced 1/4 inch thick (4 c.)
2 tbsp. water
2 c. mushrooms (fresh or canned), halved
2 tbsp. finely chopped green onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 med. tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Salt & pepper, if desired

In 2 quart microwave safe casserole, cook artichokes and water on high power 3 to 4 minutes (covered). Stir, add zucchini, mushrooms, onions. Cover. Cook on high 9 to 11 minutes or just until tender. Stir once. Drain well. Add garlic, dash of salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add butter substitute if desired. Cover. Cook on high 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand 2 minutes. Makes 6 servings.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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