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How To Cook Swede In Microwave
Swede In Microwave. Let me introduce you to the most delicious and fastest way to cook swede using the microwave and a steamer basket.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 109 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 1 Medium Swede/Rutabaga
- 3 Tsp Light I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter
- 1 Tsp thyme
- salt & pepper
Kitchen Gadgets
- Microwave
- Steamer basket
Instructions
- Place one tablespoon of water in the bottom of your steamer basket.
- Using a sharp kitchen knife cut off the ends of your swede. Then cut into large slices and cut those large slices into medium cubes. Then add to the steamer basket.
- Add your seasonings and mix with your hands for an even coating.
- Place the lid on the steamer and then place in the microwave.
- Microwave for 5 minutes.
- Stir, add butter on top, place lid back on steamer basket and microwave for a further 5 minutes.
- Then do the fork test to make sure your swede is fork tender. If not cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Load into a serving dish and serve.
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Notes
- Optional – I love my swede with butter, but it is totally optional. Though if you are not adding butter, you will still need to stir the swede at 5 minutes.
- Thanks for reading how to cook swede in microwave on Recipe This. We have many more microwave recipes for you to check out next. Though if you would like more delicious ideas to serve with your steamed swede, do check out our air fryer breaded pork chops.
Nutrition Information
Calories
109kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
26mg
(1%)
Potassium
600mg
(17%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
177IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
50mg
(56%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 109kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 600mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 177IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.