Frozen Mixed Vegetable Health Benefits

A lot of people hate frozen mixed vegetables because of their smell, the taste, the texture. However, mixed vegetables are rich in nutrients and can become a delicious and nutritious dish! Check out the benefits of mixed vegetables below! 

Nutrition and Health Benefits

Carrot: Rich in vitamin A and Beta Carotene, it protects the mucosa and protects eye health.

Corn: Rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, which can prevent retinal damage and supports eye health

Green Peas: Rich in Dietary Fiber and Vitamin C, which can help prevent constipation and supports immune health.

According to the recommendations of the World Health Organization, eating one serving (80 grams) of peas has reached 37.3% of the daily vitamin C intake for adults and the elderly.

How to Get Rid of the Off-Taste Found in Frozen Vegetables?

It is recommended to soak the mixed beans in water to melt, and change the water several times.

There are two cooking methods suggested:

1) Boil mixed beans in salted water and drain it

2) Stir-fry in oil until the surface of the mixed beans becomes slightly brown.

These methods help to remove the unpleasant taste. 

Tips for Preparing Frozen Vegetables

Since peas and sweet corn have a relatively plain taste, it is recommended to add some herbs when cooking to enhance the flavor. 

Recipe for Fried rice with Mixed Vegetables, Tomato and Curry

Ingredients:

• Rice: 1 bowl
• Cabbage: ½ bowl 
• Onion: ½ piece
• Mixed Vegetables: ½ bowl 
• Baby Corn: 2 pieces
• Curry Powder: 1 tbsp 
• Tomato Puree: 1½ tbsp 
• Salt: Pinch 
• Black Pepper: Pinch

Steps:

1. Prepare rice and let it cool.
2. Dice the onion, cut the baby corn into small pieces, and cut the cabbage into thin pieces. 
3. Stir-fry the mixed vegetables until slightly golden, then set aside. Sauté the onion until translucent, then add the cabbage and baby corn and sauté until soft.
4. Mix all the ingredients and stir-fry, add seasoning
5. Stir-fry until semi-dry and serve.