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MICROWAVE: FRESH VEGETABLE CHART
1. Wash vegetables under cold running water.
2. Cover required dishes with plastic wrap or a lid.
3. Drain any remaining water after standing, before serving.
Place in a microwave safe dish. Cover. Stand for 2
minutes.
Place in a microwave safe dish with 1 tablespoon of
water. Cover. Stand for 2 minutes.
Broccoli
(uniform florets)
Place in a microwave safe dish. Cover. Stand for 2
minutes.
Place in a microwave safe dish. Cover. Stand for 2
minutes.
Place in a microwave safe dish with 2 tablespoons
of water. Cover. Stand for 2 minutes.
Place in a microwave safe dish. Cover. Stand for 2
minutes (cook for longer for less crunch).
Cauliflower
(uniform florets)
Place in a microwave safe dish with 1 tablespoon of
water. Cover. Stand for 2 minutes.
Rinse corn under cold water. Place corn in husk and
place directly on the turntable. Turn over during
cooking. Stand for 2 minutes.
Place in a microwave safe dish with 1 tablespoon of
water. Cover. Stand for 2 minutes.
Pierce with a fork. Turn over during cooking. Stand
for 2 minutes.
Peel and quarter potatoes. Cook in a dish with ⅓
cup water. Cook covered. Stand for 2 minutes.
Place in a microwave safe dish. Cover. Stand for 2
minutes.
Place in a microwave safe dish with 1 tablespoon of
water. Cover. Stand for 2 minutes.
Snow Peas
(top and tailed)
Place in a microwave safe dish with 1 tablespoon of
water. Cover. Stand for 2 minutes (cook for longer
for less crunch).
Place in a microwave safe dish. Cover. Stand for 2
minutes.
Place in a microwave safe dish with 1 tablespoon of
water. Cover. Stand for 2 minutes.