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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
Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables
Broccoli
1
/2 lb./250g
1 lb./500g
Brussels sprouts
1
/2 lb./250g
Carrots
1
/2 lb./250g
Cauliflower
1
/2 lb./250g
1 lb./500g
Courgettes
1
/2 lb./250g
Egg plants
1
/2 lb./250g
Leeks
1
/2 lb./250g
Mushrooms 0.3 lb./125g
1
/2 lb./250g
Onions
1
/2 lb./250g
Pepper
1
/2 lb./250g
Potatoes
1
/2
lb./250g
1 lb./500g
Turnip cabbage
1
/2 lb./250g
Vegetables Weight Comments
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.
3-4 min.
5-7 min.
4-5 min.
3-4 min.
3-4 min.
5-7 min.
3-4 min.
3-4 min.
3-4 min.
2-3 min.
3-5 min.
3-4 min.
3-5 min.
3-5 min.
8-10 min.
5-7 min.
2-3 min.
4-6 min.
3-4 min.
2-3 min.
2-3 min.
4-6 min.
2-3 min.
2-3 min.
2-3 min.
1-2 min.
2-4 min.
2-3 min.
2-4 min.
3-5 min.
8-10 min.
4-6 min.
Time
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spinach 0.3 lb./125g
broccoli
1
/2 lb./250g
Peas
1
/2 lb./250g
Green beans
1
/2 lb./250g
Mixed vegetables
1
/2 lb./250g
(carrots/peas/corn)
Mixed vegetables
1
/2 lb./250g
(Chinese style)
Vegetables Weight Instructions
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.
4-5 min.
5-6 min.
5-6 min.
5-6 min.
5-6 min.
6-7 min.
3-4 min.
4-5 min.
4-5 min.
4-5 min.
4-5 min.
5-6 min.
Time
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