Potatoes with vegetables in the microwave
4 servings
20 minutes
Potatoes with vegetables in the microwave is a simple yet surprisingly aromatic dish of Russian cuisine that embodies the coziness of a home table. The recipe's origins can be found in the tradition of quick cooking when only the most accessible ingredients are at hand. Tender potatoes, the sweetness of bell peppers, and a hint of garlic create a harmonious blend of flavors. Eggplants add softness to the dish, while Provençal herbs provide an exquisite touch of Mediterranean aroma. Thanks to microwave cooking, the vegetables retain their structure and freshness, and the process takes minimal time. It's perfect for a light dinner or quick lunch—especially when you want something tasty without spending long hours at the stove.
1
Prepare all vegetables: wash, peel.
2
Cut the potatoes (I cut the halves in half, then into slices of 4-5mm), place them in a glass pot. The potatoes will take up about half of the pot, maybe a little more - that's about five medium potatoes.
- Potato: 5 piece
3
Slightly moisten the potatoes with boiled water (1-2 tablespoons), cover with a lid, and place in the microwave at maximum power. My power is 700 - I set it for 4-5 minutes. It's important to bring the potatoes to half-cooked! (Sometimes there are denser potatoes that require more time; and with higher microwave power, obviously less time is needed to reach half-cooked).
- Potato: 5 piece
4
While the potato is cooking in the microwave, cut a small onion into quarter rings and a small eggplant to match the potato size. I slice the garlic into strips.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Eggplant: 250 g
- Garlic: 3 cloves
5
Sequentially add onion, eggplant, and garlic to the partially cooked potatoes, distributing evenly. Add salt (no more than a teaspoon), add dried herbs, and lightly mix the top layer with the eggplants. Place in the microwave for 3 minutes.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Eggplant: 250 g
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Herbes de Provence: 1 teaspoon
6
At this time, we cut half a bell pepper and a tomato.
- Red sweet pepper: 0.5 piece
- Pink tomatoes: 1 piece
7
Take the vegetables out of the microwave, mix them. Add chopped pepper and tomato on top. And back to the microwave for 2 more minutes.
- Red sweet pepper: 0.5 piece
- Pink tomatoes: 1 piece
8
Final mixing of the whole pot of vegetables. Enjoy your meal!
