Rainbow Macaroni

Software

• 300g (10.5oz) of macaroni
• 2 (≈ 200g or 7oz) tomatoes
• 1 (≈ 200g or 7oz) orange bell pepper
• 1 (≈ 300g or 10.5oz) head of broccoli
• ¹/₄ (≈ 50g or 2oz) of a red onion

Hardware

• 1 cutting board
• 1 knife
• 1 microwave-safe bowl w/ cover
• 1 pot
• 1.5L (¹/₃gal) water
• 1 strainer
• 1 spoon

Infrastructure

• 1 microwave oven
• 1 burner

Instructions

1. 1. Fill the pot with water and heat it on the burner until it boils.
2. 2. Using the knife and cutting board, cut the broccoli—stalk and all—into bite-size pieces.
3. 3. Place the broccoli into the bowl, cover it, and microwave until steamed. If the broccoli is not wet from washing, you may need to add a few mL of water into the bowl.
4. 4. Add the macaroni to the boiling water; boil for about 10 minutes or until the desired tenderness is reached.
5. 5. Dice the tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion.
6. 6. When the macaroni is done, carefully drain the water using the strainer.
7. 7. Stir all of the other ingredients into the macaroni. Serve hot or cold.

Output

You can expect ≈1.5kg of Rainbow Macaroni.

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Variations

• Try adding herbs and spices to modify the flavor.
• For more calories per serving, use more macaroni or consider finishing the dish with a healthy fat (such as butter).
• For eaters who don't like onions, try briefly sauteing them and thus weakening their pungency.
• For eaters who still won't touch the vegetables or who need more calcium, consider adding a small amount of grated cheese to the tops of their servings.