ok i think i made a plan. it's a bit chaotic and non-sensical but it should work. perhaps right now as the chickpeas are cooking i can also start the rice. then i can use that same pot to quick steam the broccoli and then also to boil potatoes. i could also chop the rest of the squash to roast along with the red pepper... have to decide how to cook the green beans... but these are good initial steps. could also salt and drain the cucumber. ok i think i can get those started now so that i can rest again as they are going. i could do separate pots, but that's more cleaning... and i am not about that.