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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 for every 250 g.
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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 (800 W).
Food
Serving size (g)
Cooking time (min.)
Standing time (min.)
Broccoli
250
500
4-5
5-6
3
Prepare even sized florets. Arrange the stems to the centre
Brussels sprouts
250
500
5-6
7-8
3
Add 60–75 ml (4-5 tbsp.) of water.
Carrots
250
5-6
3
Cut carrots into even sized slices.
Cauliflower
250
500
5-6
7-8
3
Prepare even sized florets. Cut big florets into halves. Arrange
stems to the centre.
Courgettes
250
3-4
3
Cut courgettes into slices. Add 30 ml (2 tbsp.) of water or a knob of
butter. Cook until just tender.
Egg Plants
250
3-4
3
Cut egg plants into small slices and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon
lemon juice.
Leeks
250
3-4
3
Cut leeks into thick slices.
Mushrooms
125
250
1-2
2-3
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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