USING THE MICROWAVE SETTING
Preparation guidelines for fresh vegetables
Use a suitable glass Pyrex dish with lid� Add 30 - 45 ml (2 - 3 tablespoons) of cold water for
every 250 g, unless a different amount of water is recommended (see the table)�
Keep it covered during the minimum time (see the table)� Continue cooking for the desired
result� Stir once during cooking and one more time after cooking� After cooking, add salt,
herbs or butter� Keep covered during the standing time of 3 minutes�
Tip:
cut fresh vegetables into pieces of equal size� The smaller the pieces, the shorter
the cooking time�
Note:
All fresh vegetables should be cooked on full power (800 W)�
Dish
Broccoli
Brussels
sprouts
Carrots
Cauliflower
Courgette
Aubergine
Leek
Mushrooms
Onions
Capsicum
Potatoes
Swede
EN 18
Portion
Time
Standing time
(g)
(min�)
250
4 - 5
500
5 - 6
250
5 - 6
250
5 - 6
250
5 - 6
500
7 - 8
250
3 - 4
250
3 - 4
250
3 - 4
125
1 - 2
250
2 - 3
250
4 - 5
250
4 - 5
250
4 - 5
500
7 - 8
250
5 - 6
(min�)
3
Make sure the florets are of equal
size� Point the stalks to the middle�
3
Add 60 - 75 ml (4 - 5 tablespoons)
of water�
3
Cut the carrots into slices of equal
size�
3
Make sure the florets are of equal
size� Cut large florets in half� Point
the stalks to the middle�
3
Cut the courgette into slices� Add
30 ml (2 tablespoons) of water or a
knob of butter� Cook it until it is al
dente�
3
Cut the aubergine into thin slices
and sprinkle them with 1 tablespoon
of lemon juice�
3
Cut the leek into thick rings�
3
Cook small mushrooms whole, and
cut larger mushrooms into slices� Do
not add water� Sprinkle with lemon
juice� Season with pepper and salt�
Drain before serving�
3
Cut the onions into rings or half
rings� Add only 15 ml (1 tablespoon)
of cold water�
3
Cut the capsicum into small strips�
3
Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut
them in half (or in four pieces) for
pieces of equal size�
3
Cut the swede into cubes�
Instructions