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Fresh vegetables
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Use a glass Pyrex container with a lid.
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Add 30-45 ml of cold water (2-3 tbsp.) for every 0.6 lbs..
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Stir once during cooking, and once after cooking.
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Add seasoning after cooking.
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For faster cooking, it is recommended to cut into smaller, even sizes.
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Cook all fresh vegetables using full microwave power (900 W).
Food
Amount
Power
Cooking time
(min.)
Standing time
(min.)
Broccoli
0.6 lb.
1.0 lbs.
100 %
3-4
5-6
3
Prepare even sized florets. Arrange the stems so they point to the
center.
Brussels Sprouts
1.0 lbs.
100 %
4½-5
3
Let stand 60-75 ml (5-6 tbsp.) water.
Carrots
1.0 lbs.
100 %
6-7
3
Cut carrots into even sized slices.
Cauliflower
0.6 lb.
1.0 lbs.
100 %
3½-4
6-7
3
Prepare even sized florets. Cut big florets in half. Arrange stems so
they point to the center.
Zucchini
0.6 lb.
100 %
4-5
3
Cut zucchini into slices. Add 30 ml (2 tbsp.) water or a knob of
butter. Cook until just tender.
Eggplant
0.6 lb.
100 %
2½-3
3
Cut eggplant into small slices and sprinkle with 1 tbsp. lemon juice.
Leeks
0.6 lb.
100 %
3½-4
3
Cut leeks into thick slices.
Mushrooms
0.25 lb.
0.6 lb.
100 %
1½-2
2½-3
3
Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms. Do not add any water.
Sprinkle with lemon juice. Spice with salt and pepper. Drain before
serving.
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