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Cooking and Defrosting Guides
Cooking Guide
Vegetable Quantity Time (Min.) Comments
Asparagus
Fresh spears
Frozen spears
1 lb.
10 oz. pkg.
7-9, level 7
5-7
1½ qt. oblong glass baking dish. Add ¼ cup of water.
1 qt. casserole dish.
Beans
Fresh green
Frozen green
Frozen lima
1 lb. cut in
half
10 oz. pkg.
10 oz. pkg.
10-12
6-8
6-8
1½ qt. casserole, place ½ cup water.
In 1 qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
In 1 qt. casserole, place ¼ cup water.
Beets
Fresh whole
1 bunch 18-22 In 2 qt. casserole, place ½ cup water.
Broccoli
Fresh cut
Fresh spears
Frozen chopped
Frozen spears
1 bunch
(1¼-1½ lbs.)
1 bunch
(1¼-1½ lbs.)
10 oz. pkg.
10 oz. pkg.
8-10
10-13
5-7
5-7
In 2 qt. casserole, place ½ cup water.
In 2 qt. oblong glass baking dish, place ¼ cup water.
Rotate dish after half of time. (Turntable should be
turned off.)
In 1 qt. casserole.
In 1 qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
Fresh
Wedges
1 med. head
(about 2 lbs.)
9-11
8-10
In 1½ or 2 qt. casserole, place ¼ cup water.
In 2 or 3 qt. casserole, place ¼ cup water.
Carrots
Fresh sliced
Frozen
1 lb.
10 oz. pkg.
7-9
5-7
In 1½ qt. casserole, place ¼ cup water.
In 1 qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Cauliflower
Flowerets
Fresh whole
Frozen
1 med. head
1 med. head
10 oz. pkg.
10-14
10-17
5-7
In 2 qt. casserole, place ½ cup water.
In 2 qt. casserole, place ½ cup water.
In 1 qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn
Frozen kernel
10 oz. pkg. 5-7 In 1 qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn on the cob
Fresh
Frozen
1-5 ears
1 ear
2-6 ears
3-4 per ear
5-6
3-4 per ear
In 2 qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is
in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add ¼
cup water. Rearrange after half of time. (Turntable
should be turned off.)
Place in 2 qt. oblong glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Rearrange after half of time. (Turntable should be
turned off.)
Mixed vegetables
Frozen
10 oz. pkg. 5-7 In 1 qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Peas
Fresh shelled
Frozen
2 lbs.
unshelled
10 oz. pkg.
10-12
5-7
In 1 qt. casserole, place ¼ cup water.
In 1 qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Potatoes
Fresh cubed white
Fresh whole sweet
or white
4 potatoes
(6-8 oz.
each)
1 (6-8 oz.)
10-12
3-4
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2 qt. casserole
with ½ cup water. Stir after half of time.
Pierce with cooking fork. Place in center of the oven.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Use 100% power unless instructed otherwise.