Many people can often make mistakes while cooking vegetables which can affect it’s taste and nutritional value.
So here are some of the common mistakes you must avoid while cooking vegetables.
Keeping chopped vegetables in the open air
After cutting vegetables, one often leaves them in the open air. This may result in the vegetable losing its nutritional value due to oxidation.
Washing peeled and chopped vegetables
Once you are done chopping the vegetables, do not wash them again as they may lose their nutritional value.
Cooking food at high temperature
To cook food faster, many people shift to cooking vegetables at high temperatures, but this can reduce its nutritional value. Moreover, your vegetable can also end up losing it’s taste if cooked on a high flame.
Adding too much oil
Generally, excess oil in your food is not good for your overall health. So make sure you avoid using too much oil while cooking vegetables as it can lower it’s nutritional value.
Cooking frozen vegetables
When stored in the freezer for too long, most vegetables can lose it’s nutritional value. So, make sure that you cook the vegetables within 2-3 days after buying them.
Disclaimer: This content including advice gives generic information only and is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion.