Vegetables with Lemon Chive Butter Microwave

Brighten up your dinner table with this quick and delightful recipe for Vegetables with Lemon Chive Butter, made entirely in the microwave! This dish features a vibrant medley of broccoli florets, crisp carrot slices, and tender zucchini, all perfectly cooked to preserve their fresh texture and natural flavor. The real star is the silky lemon chive butter sauce, a luscious blend of melted butter, zesty lemon juice, and fragrant chopped chives, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper. With only 10 minutes of prep and a 6-minute cook time, this fuss-free dish is perfect as a side for weeknight meals or holiday feasts. Embrace the convenience of microwave cooking while treating your taste buds to the perfect balance of fresh vegetables and indulgent buttery flavor. Healthy, flavorful, and effortlessly elegant—your new go-to for a quick veggie side dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:6 mins

Total Time:16 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Broccoli florets
• 1 cup Carrot slices
• 1 cup Zucchini slices
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Chives, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Place the broccoli florets, carrot slices, and zucchini slices in a microwave-safe bowl.

Step 2

Add 2 tablespoons of water to the bowl, then cover it with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap. Ensure there is a small vent for steam to escape.

Step 3

Microwave the vegetables on high for 4-5 minutes, or until they are tender but still slightly crisp. Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and drain any excess water.

Step 4

In a separate small microwave-safe bowl, add the unsalted butter. Microwave it on low power for 20-30 seconds or until fully melted.

Step 5

Stir the fresh lemon juice, chopped chives, salt, and black pepper into the melted butter to create the lemon chive butter sauce.

Step 6

Pour the lemon chive butter sauce over the cooked vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.

Step 7

Serve the vegetables warm as a side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(468.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	401.3

Total Fat 36.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 93mg	0%
Sodium 1285.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 20.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g	0%
Total Sugars 8.4g
Protein 9.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 142.3mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 754.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.8%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 18.1%