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Cooking Charts
POINTS FOR CHECKING
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will
still require a STAND TIME, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand
time.
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to
Select (approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
FRESH VEGETABLES – Place in shallow microwave safe dish.
Green Beans
450 g
HIGH
7-8 mins.
Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) water. Cover.
Beetroot
450 g
HIGH
10-12 mins.
Br Cauliflower - florets
450 g
HIGH
8 mins.
Brussel Sprouts
450 g
HIGH
8-9 mins.
Cabbage – sliced
450 g
HIGH
7-9 mins.
Carrots, Leeks
450 g
HIGH
7-9 mins.
Corn on the Cob
450 g
HIGH
6-7 mins.
Courgettes, Mange Tout
450 g
HIGH
4-5 mins.
Peas
450 g
HIGH
5-6 mins.
Potatoes – boiled
450 g
HIGH
8-9 mins.
Potatoes – jacket
(250 g / 9 oz each)
1
HIGH
5 mins.
Wash and prick skins. Place directly on
turntable. After cooking stand for 5 mins
wrapped in foil.
2
HIGH
9 mins.
FROZEN VEGETABLES – Place in shallow microwave safe dish.
Beans – green, Carrots
450 g
HIGH
10-11 mins.
Add 30 ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover.
Cauliflower
450 g
HIGH
11-12 mins.
Peas
450 g
HIGH
8-9 mins.