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]]>Boiling is a very simple procedure that is capable of cooking most vegetables. Simply placing them in a pot of boiling water for a certain time will make them soft and edible. Steaming, however, doesn’t place the vegetables in the water, but instead they’re placed in a basket above boiling water. The steam from the water cooks the veg without them coming into contact with the water itself.
There’s a common viewpoint that boiling vegetables leads to some of their precious nutrients and vitamins seeping out into the water and therefore being lost. Steaming avoids this issue.
To ensure the vegetable is fully cooked and not too tough, it will often need to be steamed for a lot longer than it would need to be boiled. If time is tight or energy bills are of concern, then this is an unfortunate aspect of the steaming process.
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]]>Almost any vegetable can be boiled. It tends to soften vegetables, making them easier to chew and digest. This is great for harder vegetables like potatoes or beets.
On the other hand, some vitamins and nutrients may leach into the cooking water during the boiling process. Extended boiling times can lead to a loss of flavor and a mushy texture, especially in delicate vegetables.
Frying imparts a rich, caramelized flavor to vegetables, and the high heat can create a delicious crispy crust. Frying is also very fast. It allows for easy seasoning and flavor customization by adding herbs, spices, or other seasonings directly to the oil or butter.
However, frying involves using oil or butter, which can increase the calorie and fat content of the vegetables. You also run the risk of burning.
Both boiling and frying are viable methods for cooking vegetables. Experimenting with different cooking methods can help you find the perfect balance between taste and texture you’ll love.
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]]>Tomatoes are great for versatility. The little guys can be turned into soups and sauces, and are also wonderful in pasta dishes, salads, and just on their own. Although raw may seem the healthiest way to have a tomato, exposing them to heat actually helps the cell walls break down and release lycopene which can combat cancer and cardiovascular disease.
We’re all for using baby spinach as a lettuce substitute in our salads, but steaming the leafy green can actually be even better. Doing so reduces the vegetable’s oxalic acid (which interferes with your body’s absorption of iron and calcium) by up to 53%. Plus, cooked spinach has more calcium, magnesium, and iron.
Celery can be found in salads and juice, but have you ever considered cooking this crunchy veggie? If not, you should. The antioxidant levels increase when celery is microwaved, pressure-cooked, griddled, fried, or baked. But avoid boiling as this actually reduces antioxidants by 14%!
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]]>The post The Difference Between Steaming and Boiling Vegetables appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.
]]>Boiling is a very simple procedure that is capable of cooking most vegetables. Simply placing them in a pot of boiling water for a certain time will make them soft and edible. Steaming, however, doesn’t place the vegetables in the water, but instead they’re placed in a basket above boiling water. The steam from the water cooks the veg without them coming into contact with the water itself.
There’s a common viewpoint that boiling vegetables leads to some of their precious nutrients and vitamins seeping out into the water and therefore being lost. Steaming avoids this issue.
To ensure the vegetable is fully cooked and not too tough, it will often need to be steamed for a lot longer than it would need to be boiled. If time is tight or energy bills are of concern, then this is an unfortunate aspect of the steaming process.
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]]>The post Fried vs Boiled? How to Cook Your Vegetables appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.
]]>Almost any vegetable can be boiled. It tends to soften vegetables, making them easier to chew and digest. This is great for harder vegetables like potatoes or beets.
On the other hand, some vitamins and nutrients may leach into the cooking water during the boiling process. Extended boiling times can lead to a loss of flavor and a mushy texture, especially in delicate vegetables.
Frying imparts a rich, caramelized flavor to vegetables, and the high heat can create a delicious crispy crust. Frying is also very fast. It allows for easy seasoning and flavor customization by adding herbs, spices, or other seasonings directly to the oil or butter.
However, frying involves using oil or butter, which can increase the calorie and fat content of the vegetables. You also run the risk of burning.
Both boiling and frying are viable methods for cooking vegetables. Experimenting with different cooking methods can help you find the perfect balance between taste and texture you’ll love.
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]]>The post Cooking These Veggies Makes Them Even Healthier appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.
]]>Tomatoes are great for versatility. The little guys can be turned into soups and sauces, and are also wonderful in pasta dishes, salads, and just on their own. Although raw may seem the healthiest way to have a tomato, exposing them to heat actually helps the cell walls break down and release lycopene which can combat cancer and cardiovascular disease.
We’re all for using baby spinach as a lettuce substitute in our salads, but steaming the leafy green can actually be even better. Doing so reduces the vegetable’s oxalic acid (which interferes with your body’s absorption of iron and calcium) by up to 53%. Plus, cooked spinach has more calcium, magnesium, and iron.
Celery can be found in salads and juice, but have you ever considered cooking this crunchy veggie? If not, you should. The antioxidant levels increase when celery is microwaved, pressure-cooked, griddled, fried, or baked. But avoid boiling as this actually reduces antioxidants by 14%!
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