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Vegetables
Most small and bulk portions of vegetables, defrost, heat, and cook very successfully in the microwave,
retaining fresh colour and texture as well as nutritional value. The thicker and more fibrous 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 placed in suitable microwave-safe container can be heated at HIGH power 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
Beans, green 1.8 kg
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Place in a suitable
microwave-safe container.
Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of
water.
Cover with lid. Let stand,
covered, 2 minutes.
HIGH
(P10)
12 min.
2.7 kg 20 min.
Cauliflower 1.8 kg
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HIGH
(P10)
15 min.
2.7 kg 20 min.
Broccoli 1.8 kg
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HIGH
(P10)
15 min.
Carrots, sliced 2.7 kg
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HIGH
(P10)
20 min.
Vegetable, Fresh—Heating
Item Quantity Preparation
Instructions for
Microwave Heating
Power
Setting
Approximate Times
Carrot 1.8 kg Peel carrots; cut into
8 slices.
Place in a suitable
microwave-safe container.
Add 2 tablespoons of water.
Cover with lid. Stir midway
through heating. Let stand,
covered, 10 minutes.
HIGH
(P10)
6 min.
2.3 kg Peel carrots; cut into
8 slices.
Place in a suitable
microwave-safe container.
Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of
water. Cover with lid. Stir
midway through heating. Let
stand, covered, 10 minutes.
HIGH
(P10)
7 min.
2.7 kg HIGH
(P10)
10 min.
3.2 kg HIGH
(P10)
12 min.
Vegetable Fresh—Primary Cooking
Item Quantity Preparation
Instructions for
Microwave Heating
Power
Setting
Approximate Times
Broccoli 1.4 kg Rinse broccoli.
Cut into spears.
Place in a suitable
microwave-safe container.
Add 2 tablespoons of
water. Cover with lid. Let
stand, covered, 10 minutes.
HIGH
(P10)
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
(P10)
4 min.
Refried beans 3.2 kg
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Place in a suitable
microwave-safe container.
Cover with lid. Stir midway
through heating. Let stand
5 minutes.
HIGH
(P10)
5 min.