Microwaving Vegetables for Optimum Results

Rinse the vegetables in cold water and dry with a clean kitchen towel. Place the vegetables in a small, covered, microwave-safe container. Do not add water. Zap at full power for three to four minutes or until vegetables are tender. Do not overcook.
And that's it. The vegetables will have cooked in their own steam, with no loss of water-soluble nutrients except, perhaps, as caused by the heat.