Microwaved Braised Vegie and Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diagonally sliced
• 2 cups broccoli flowerets
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup green beans, diagonally sliced
• 4 medium shallots, cut in 5cm lengths
• 2 sticks celery, diagonally sliced
• 1 red capsicum, cut into thin strips
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• serves 2

Directions:

1. Place carrots, and broccoli in dish with water. Cover with plastic wrap, microwave on high for 4 minutes. Drain.
2. Combine remaining vegetables with ingredients and microwave on HIGH for further 4 minutes. Serve with 1 cup rice.