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Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid
.
Add
30-45
ml cold water(
2-3
tbsp
.
) for every
250
g unless another water quantity is
recommended
-
see table
.
Cook covered for the minimum time
-
see table
.
Continue cooking to get the result you prefer
.
Stir once during and once after cooking
.
Add salt
,
herbs or butter after cooking
.
Cover during a standing time of
3
minutes
.
Hint : cut the fresh vegetables into even sized pieces
.
The smaller they are cut
,
the quicker they will cook
.
All vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power
.
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Broccoli
1
/
2
lb
.
/
250
g
4-6
min
1
lb
.
/
500
g
7-9
min
Brussels sprouts
1
/
2
lb
.
/
250
g
5-6
min
Carrots
1
/
2
lb
.
/
250
g
4-6
min
Cauliflower
1
/
2
lb
.
/
250
g
4-6
min
1
lb
.
/
500
g
7-9
min
Courgettes
1
/
2
lb
.
/
250
g
4-6
min
Egg plants
1
/
2
lb
.
/
250
g
4-6
min
Leeks
1
/
2
lb
.
/
250
g
4-6
min
Mushrooms
0.3
lb
.
/
125
g
3-5
min
1
/
2
lb
.
/
250
g
5-7
min
Onions
1
/
2
lb
.
/
250
g
4-6
min
Pepper
1
/
2
lb
.
/
250
g
5-7
min
Potatoes
1
/
2
lb
.
/
250
g
5-7
min
1
lb
.
/
500
g
10-12
min
Turnip / cabbage
1
/
2
lb
.
/
250
g
7-9
min
Prepare even sized florets
.
Arrange the stems to the centre
.
Add
60-75
ml(
5-6
tbsp
.
) water
.
Cut carrots into even sized slices
.
Prepare even sized florets
.
Cut big florets into halves
.
Arrange stems to the centre
.
Cut courgettes into slices
.
Add
30
ml(
2
tbsp
.
) water or a
knob of butter
.
Cook until just tender
.
Cut egg plants into small slices and sprinkle with
1
tablespoon lemon juice
.
Cut leeks into thick slices
.
Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms
.
Do not add
any water
.
Sprinkle with lemon juice
.
Spice with salt and
pepper
.
Drain before serving
.
Cut onions into slices or halves
.
Add only
15
ml(
1
tbsp
.
)
water
.
Cut pepper into small slices
.
Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut them into similar
sized halves or quarters
.
Cut turnip / cabbage into small cubes
.
spinach
0.3
lb
.
/
125
g
3-5
min
broccoli
1
/
2
lb
.
/
250
g
4-6
min
Peas
1
/
2
lb
.
/
250
g
4-6
min
Green beans
1
/
2
lb
.
/
250
g
5-7
min
Mixed vegetables
1
/
2
lb
.
/
250
g
5-7
min
(carrots/peas/corn)
Mixed vegetables
1
/
2
lb
.
/
250
g
6-8
min
(Chinese style)
Vegetables
Weight
Time
Instructions
Add
15
ml(
1
tbsp
.
) cold water
.
Add
30
ml(
2
tbsp
.
) cold water
.
Add
15
ml(
1
tbsp
.
) cold water
.
Add
30
ml(
2
t tbsp
.
) cold water
.
Add
15
ml(
1
ttbsp
.
) cold water
.
Add
15
ml(
1
tbsp
.
) cold water
.
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