GARDENERS SPECIAL PLATTER 
1 1/2 lb. fresh broccoli
2 med. zucchini
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
2 med. tomatoes (wedges)
1/2 med. head cauliflower
3 tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. thyme leaves
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese

Trim broccoli, cut into pieces about 2 1/2 inches long and with stalks about 1/4 inch thick. Arrange toward edge of 12 inch glass serving platter with flower ends towards center of dish. Cut cauliflower the same way and place between broccoli stalks. Slice zucchini and mound in center of plate. Cover with plastic wrap. Combine butter, garlic salt and thyme in glass dish (can stand several hours at room temperature).

Microwave 9 to 11 minutes on high or until vegetables are just tender.

Melt butter mixture, drain excess liquid from vegetables. Remove plastic wrap. Arrange tomato wedges over other vegetables. Drizzle vegetables with butter mix and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Microwave uncovered 1 1/2 minutes or until tomatoes are heated. 6 to 8 servings.

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

 

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