How to cook green vegetables and keep their color

Lucía Mézquita

The acidity of the water and overcooking green vegetables causes them to lose their color. To prevent this, follow these tips and learn how to cook vegetables so you'll never serve them discolored again.

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How to cook green vegetables and keep their color
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Paso 1
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Preferably, cook your vegetables in an enamel pot, as this material maintains an ideal state for our vegetables, or in a glass pot. Do not add more water than necessary.
Paso 2
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Do not add the vegetables you are going to cook until the water is boiling; once you submerge them, lower the heat and cover. Do not leave them in the water longer than necessary, as nutrients will be lost.
Paso 3
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Add a pinch of salt to the water. You can also add a splash of vinegar or a few drops of lemon.
Paso 4
4
Done! You will see how your vegetables will now retain their color better. Use the leftover water to cook a soup or a cream, as some of the nutrients will still be present there.
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