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Vegetables and Vegetarian
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Root vegetables. i.e. Swede, carrots should
be cut into slices, strips or cubes.
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Do not mix fresh and frozen vegetables as
the cooking times may be different.
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Never add salt to vegetables before
microwaving.
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Always cook vegetables in a dish that is a
suitable size. Use flat dishes not basins.
Always cover with microwave cling film or a lid.
• Certain vegetables i.e. broccoli and
asparagus, should be arranged so that the tips
are in the centre of the dish, as these require
less cooking.
JACKET POTATOES
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Cooking by
MICROWAVE
only
Varieties of potatoes vary in their suitability for
cooking by
MICROWAVE
. The cooking times
given may need adjustment for other varieties.
The ideal size of potato to be cooked by
MICROWAVE
is 200g - 250g (7-9oz).
Before Cooking:
Wash potatoes and prick
skins several times. Spread around edge of
oven base.
After Cooking:
Remove from oven and wrap
in aluminium foil to retain the heat. Leave to
stand for 5 mins.
Ingredients
500g (1lb) potatoes, peeled and
quartered
30 ml (2tbsp) oil
Serves 4
Dish: shallow ovenproof dish
Oven Accessory: No accessory then Glass
dish on wire shelf in lower position
Place potatoes in dish with 3tbsps water. Cover, place on
base of oven and par-boil on
MEDIUM MICROWAVE
for
6 min. Drain. Place potatoes and oil on glass dish and
place on wire shelf. Cook on
CONVECTION 250°C +
GRILL 1 + WARM MICROWAVE
for 30 mins. turning
and basting potatoes during cooking, or until crisp and
brown
Roast Potatoes
4
Ingredients
100g (4oz) mushrooms, sliced
100g (4oz) onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove
175g (6oz) fresh wholemeal
breadcrumbs
100g (4oz) ground cashew nuts
1 egg
Serves 4
Dish: large bowl
Oven Accessory: glass dish + wire shelf in
upper position
Place mushrooms, onion and garlic in a bowl on the
base of the oven and cook on
MEDIUM MICROWAVE
for 5mins. Add 150g (5oz) breadcrumbs and the nuts to
the mushroom and add enough egg to bind the mixture.
Divide into four. Roll into balls, dip in the remaining
breadcrumbs and make into burger shapes. Place on
glass dish on wire shelf and cook on
GRILL 1 + WARM
MICROWAVE
for 15 mins. or until browned. Turn
halfway.
Veggie Burgers
4