28VEGETABLE CHARTUse a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45ml cold water(2-3 tbsp.) for every 250g unlessanother water quantity is recommended - see table. Cook covered for the minimum time - see table.Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. Stir once during and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs orbutter after cooking. Cover during a standing time of 3 minutes.Hint : cut the fresh vegetables into even sized pieces. The smaller they are cut, the quicker they willcook.All vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power.Cooking Guide for fresh vegetablesVegetables Weight Time CommentsBroccoli 1/2 lb./250g 4-5 min1 lb./500g 6-8 minBrussels sprouts 1/2 lb./250g 5-6 minCarrots 1/2 lb./250g 4-5 minCauliflower 1/2 lb./250g 4-5 min1 lb./500g 6-8 minCourgettes 1/2 lb./250g 4-5 minEgg plants 1/2 lb./250g 4-5 minLeeks 1/2 lb./250g 4-5 minMushrooms 0.3 lb./125g 2-3 min1/2 lb./250g 3-5 minOnions 1/2 lb./250g 3-4 minPepper 1/2 lb./250g 3-5 minPotatoes 1/2 lb./250g 4-6 min1 lb./500g 6-8 minTurnip cabbage 1/2 lb./250g 5-7 minPrepare even sized florets.Arrange the stems to the centre.Add 60-75ml(5-6tbsp.) water.Cut carrots into even sized slices.Prepare even sized florets. Cut big florets intohalves. Arrange stems to the centre.Cut courgettes into slices. Add 30ml(2tbsp.) wateror a knob of butter. Cook until just tender.Cut egg plants into small slices and sprinkle with 1tablespoon lemon juice.Cut leeks into thick slices.Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms. Do notadd any water. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Spice withsalt and pepper. Drain before serving.Cut onions into slices or halves. Add only15ml(1tbsp.) water.Cut pepper into small slices.Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut them intosimilar sized halves or quarters.Cut turnip cabbage into small cubes.Cooking Guide for frozen vegetablesVegetables Weight Time Instructionsspinach 0.3 lb./125g 2-3 minbroccoli 1/2 lb./250g 5-6 minPeas 1/2 lb./250g 4-5 minGreen beans 1/2 lb./250g 5-6 minMixed vegetables 1/2 lb./250g 4-5 min(carrots/peas/corn)Mixed vegetables 1/2 lb./250g 5-6 min(Chinese style)Add 15ml(1tbsp.) cold water.Add 30ml(2 tbsp.) cold water.Add 15ml(1 tbsp.) cold water.Add 30ml(2t tbsp.) cold water.Add 15ml(1ttbsp.) cold water.Add 15ml(1 tbsp.) cold water.