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VEGETABLE CHART
Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45ml cold water(2-3 tbsp.) for every 250g 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.
Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables
Vegetables
Weight
Time
Comments
Broccoli
1 lb./250g
3-4 min
2 lb./500g
5-7 min
Brussels sprouts
1 lb./250g
4-5 min
Carrots
1 lb./250g
3-4 min
Cauliflower
1 lb./250g
3-4 min
2 lb./500g
5-7 min
Courgettes
1 lb./250g
3-4 min
Egg plants
1 lb./250g
3-4 min
Leeks
1 lb./250g
3-4 min
Mushrooms
0.5 lb./125g
2-3 min
1 lb./250g
3-5 min
Onions
1 lb./250g
3-4 min
Pepper
1 lb./250g
3-5 min
Potatoes
1 lb./250g
3-5 min
2 lb./500g
8-10 min
Turnip cabbage
1 lb./250g
5-7 min
Prepare even sized florets.
Arrange the stems to the centre.
Add 60-75ml(5-6tbsp.) 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 30ml(2tbsp.) 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 15ml(1tbsp.)
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.
Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables
Vegetables
Weight
Time
Instructions
spinach
0.5 lb./125g
2-3 min
broccoli
1 lb./250g
3-4 min
Peas
1 lb./250g
3-4 min
Green beans
1 lb./250g
4-5 min
Mixed vegetables
1 lb./250g
3-5 min
(carrots/peas/corn)
Mixed vegetables
1 lb./250g
4-6 min
(Chinese style)
Add 15ml(1tbsp.) cold water.
Add 30ml(2 tbsp.) cold water.
Add 15ml(1 tbsp.) cold water.
Add 30ml(2t tbsp.) cold water.
Add 15ml(1ttbsp.) cold water.
Add 15ml(1 tbsp.) cold water.
