Technically a fruit, but commonly treated as a vegetable, cucumbers are a cool, crisp addition to your raw veggie lineup.

When we cook vegetables using this technique, they are slow-cooked over low to medium heat, and veggies develop a rich, ... (Images courtesy: iStock) 2 / 9. Which veggies to caramelize?

Microwaving, however, was crowned the 'most effective method' for preserving vegetables' nutritional value, with scientists noting that 90% of vitamin C was held across cases.