13COOKING GUIDENOTE: Use Power Level High unless otherwise noted.VegetablesVegetable Amount Time CommentsAsparagus(frozen spears) 1 lb. 10 to 12 min., In 11⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.Med-High Rotate dish after half of time.(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 8 to 10 min. In 1-qt. casserole.Beans(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 13 to 17 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.(frozen green) 10-oz. package 7 to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 9 to 11 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.Beets(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 25 to 30 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.Broccoli(fresh cut) 1 bunch (11⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs.) 10 to 12 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.(fresh spears) 1 bunch (11⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs.) 12 to 15 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.Rotate dish after half of time.(frozen, chopped) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole.(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.Cabbage(fresh) 1 medium head (about 2 lbs.) 18 to 23 min. In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.(wedges) 17 to 21 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.Carrots(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 11 to 13 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.(frozen) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.Cauliflower(flowerets) 1 medium head 12 to 15 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.(frozen) 10-oz. package 7 to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.Corn(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.Corn on the cob(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 5 to 6 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If cornper ear is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.(frozen) 1 ear 7 to 8 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.2 to 6 ears 4 to 5 min. per ear Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange afterhalf of time.Mixed, vegetables(frozen) 10-oz. package 8 to 10 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.Peas(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 10 to 12 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.(frozen) 10-oz. package 7 to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.Potatoes(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes 13 to 15 min. Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.white) (6 to 8 oz. each) casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time.(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 6 to 8 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 1 inchsweet or white) apart, in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.Spinach(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 7 to 9 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.(frozen, chopped 10-oz. package 8 to 10 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.and leaf)Squash(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced 7 to 10 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.and yellow)(winter, acorn 1 to 2 squash 10 to 13 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt.or butternut) (about 1 lb. each) oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.Defrosting Guide Cooking Guide