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Vegetables
Most vegetables, small and bulk portions, defrost, heat, and cook very successfully in the microwave, retaining
fresh color and texture as well an nutritional value. The thicker and more fiberous the vegetable, the longer the
cooking time.
Frozen vegetables can be defrosted and heated in one step. 1 to 2 tablespoons of water should be added to
frozen vegetables.
Icy sections should be broken up during heating for even temperature distribution.
Canned vegetables can be heated using HIGH in approximately 1 minute per 450 g.
Most fresh vegetables are prepared with a small amount of cooking liquid such as water.
Vegetables, Frozen—Defrosting and Heating
Item
Quantity
Instructions for
Pre-preparation
Instructions for
Microwave Heating
Power
Setting
Approximate Times
NE-1353
NE-1753
Beans, green
1.8 kg
Place in a microwave safe
suitable container.
Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of
water.
Cover with lid. Let stand,
covered, 2 minutes.
HIGH
20 sec.
12 sec.
2.7 kg
HIGH
30 sec.
20 sec.
Cauliflower
2.7 kg
HIGH
30 sec.
20 sec.
1.8 kg
HIGH
20 sec.
15 sec.
Broccoli
1.8 kg
HIGH
25 sec.
15 sec.
Carrots, sliced
2.7 kg
HIGH
30 sec.
20 sec.
Vegetable, Fresh—Heating
Item
Quantity
Preparation
Instructions for
Microwave Heating
Power
Setting
Approximate Times
NE-1353
NE-1753
Carrot
1.8 kg
Peel carrots; cut into
8 slices.
Place in a microwave safe
suitable container. Add
2 tablespoons of water.
Cover with lid. Stir midway
through heating. Let stand,
covered, 10 minutes.
HIGH
8 min.
6 min.
2.3 kg
2.7 kg
3.2 kg
Peel carrots; cut into
8 slices.
Place in a microwave safe
suitable container. Add 3 to
4 tablespoons of water.
Cover with lid. Stir midway
through heating. Let stand,
covered, 10 minutes.
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
10 min.
12 min.
15 min.
7 min.
10 min.
12 min.
Vegetable Fresh—Primary Cooking
Item
Quantity
Preparation
Instructions for
Microwave Heating
Power
Setting
Approximate Times
NE-1353
NE-1753
Broccoli
1.4 kg
Rinse broccoli.
Cut into spears.
Place in a microwave safe
suitable container. Add
2 tablespoons of water.
Cover with lid. Let stand,
covered, 10 minutes.
HIGH
10 min.
7 min.
Baked Potatoes
8 pcs.
Wash, dry and pierce
several times with fork.
Arrange evenly on paper
towel in oven.
Rearrange halfway
through heating. After
heating, wrap in foil and
let stand 1 minute.
HIGH
6 min.
4 min.
Refried beans
3.2 kg
Place in a microwave safe
suitable container. Cover
with lid. Stir midway
through heating. Let stand
5 minutes.
HIGH
8 min.
5 min.