EN 18
Preparationguidelines for fresh vegetables
Use a suitableglass Pyrex dish with lid� Add 30 - 45ml (2 - 3 tablespoons) of cold water for
every 250g, unless a dierent 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 3minutes�
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 Portion
(g)
Time
(min�)
Standing time
(min�)
Instructions
Broccoli 250
500
4 - 5
5 - 6
3 Make sure the florets are of equal
size� Point the stalks to the middle�
Brussels
sprouts
250 5 - 6 3 Add 60 - 75ml (4 - 5 tablespoons)
of water�
Carrots 250 5 - 6 3 Cut the carrots into slices of equal
size�
Cauliflower 250
500
5 - 6
7 - 8
3 Make sure the florets are of equal
size� Cut large florets in half� Point
the stalks to the middle�
Courgette 250 3 - 4 3 Cut the courgette into slices� Add
30ml (2 tablespoons) of water or a
knob of butter� Cook it until it is al
dente�
Aubergine 250 3 - 4 3 Cut the aubergine into thin slices
and sprinkle them with 1 tablespoon
of lemon juice�
Leek 250 3 - 4 3 Cut the leek into thick rings�
Mushrooms 125
250
1 - 2
2 - 3
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�
Onions 250 4 - 5 3 Cut the onions into rings or half
rings� Add only 15ml (1 tablespoon)
of cold water�
Capsicum 250 4 - 5 3 Cut the capsicum into small strips�
Potatoes 250
500
4 - 5
7 - 8
3 Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut
them in half (or in four pieces) for
pieces of equal size�
Swede 250 5 - 6 3 Cut the swede into cubes�
USING THE MICROWAVE SETTING