Why: Absorbs all liquid and turns into gluey, overcooked mush.
✅ Fix: Cook pasta separately and add just before serving—or stir in during the last 15–20 minutes on HIGH.
❌ 3. Rice (White, Brown, or Instant)
Why: Becomes gummy, waterlogged, or burns on the bottom.
✅ Fix: Cook rice separately and serve the slow-cooked dish over it—or use pre-cooked rice added in the last 10 minutes.
❌ 4. Delicate Vegetables (Spinach, Zucchini, Peas, Asparagus, Broccoli)
Why: Turn soggy, discolored, and bland after hours of cooking.
