8 oz. carrots, sliced diagonally into 1/4 inch slices
8 oz. cauliflowerets
8 oz. broccoli, tops only
2 oz. fresh mushrooms
1/4 c. butter
2 tbsp. chopped red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. basil, crushed

Arrange carrots around the outer edge of a 10 inch round microwave dish. Arrange cauliflowerets next to carrots and broccoli next to cauliflowerets; place mushrooms in center.

Combine butter, pepper, garlic, salt and basil in 1 cup glass measure. Microwave on High power for 1 to 2 minutes, or until butter is melted. Spoon over vegetables.

Cover vegetables tightly and microwave on High power 6 to 8 minutes, or until barely tender; let stand 5 minutes. Makes 6 servings.