5 Mistakes to Avoid When Cooking Frozen Vegetables — Cooking Mistakes

Frozen vegetables are a smart cook's secret weapon. They eliminate two of the biggest roadblocks in the kitchen: washing and prepping produce (hello, slippery squash and stubborn edamame pods) and the time-consuming cleanup that inevitably follows. And, they're pretty much the easiest way to work more veggies into your diet. For anyone that turns their nose up at the thought of frozen veggies, remember: They're flash-frozen at the peak of ripeness, and are just as nutritious as fresh vegetables. (Don't just take our word for it. It's been scientifically proven.)

The thing is, one bad experience with frozen vegetables can easily send us on a freezer aisle hiatus. But if you avoid these five common mistakes, you'll be singing the praises of frozen peas (and broccoli, and artichoke hearts) in no time.

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