Frozen Vegetable Chart
1. Place vegetables in a medium/large microwave safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
2. Halfway through cooking, stir the vegetables to ensure even cooking.
3. Allow to stand for 2 minutes before draining any water and serving.
Vegetable Weight Microwave Time (100%) Special Procedures
Beans (green, cut)
500g 10½-11 minutes
Broccoli
500g 11-11½ minutes Break apart as soon as
possible. Arrange with
flower towards the
centre.
Carrots (whole)
500g 11-11½ minutes Stir halfway through.
Carrots (sliced)
500g 10-11 minutes Stir halfway through.
Cauliflower
500g 11-12 minutes Break apart as soon as
possible. Arrange with
flower towards the
centre.
Corn on the Cob
4 pieces 10-11 minutes
Peas (green)
500g 9-10 minutes
Spinach
250g 7½-8 minutes Break apart as soon as
possible.
Mixed Vegetables
(i.e. carrots, beans
and corn kernels)
500g 9-10 minutes Break apart as soon as
possible.
Rice and Pasta Cooking Chart
1. Wash and strain rice before measuring amounts.
2. Place rice/pasta in a large microwave safe bowl with water. Cook uncovered, stirring halfway
through cooking. Allow to stand for 2 minutes before straining any remaining water and serving.
Food Other Ingredients Cooking Time
Pasta
1 Cup 2 cups Hot Water 16 minutes on HIGH 100%
2 Cups 4 cups Hot Water 18 minutes on HIGH 100%
4 Cups 6 cups Hot Water 22 minutes on HIGH 100%
White Rice
1 Cup 2 cups Hot Water 20 minutes on HIGH 100%
2 Cups 4 cups Hot Water 25 minutes on HIGH 100%
4 Cups 6 cups Hot Water 32 minutes on HIGH 100%
Quick Oats
1 Cup 2 ¼ cups Milk 8 minutes on HIGH 100%
Scrambled Egg Guide
Place butter, eggs and milk in a small/medium microwave safe bowl. Beat with a fork until well combined
and yolks of eggs are completely stirred in. Cook uncovered, stirring halfway through cooking.
Egg(s) Butter Milk Cooking Medium High (70%)
1 1 tsp 1 tbsp 2 minutes
2 2 tsp 1 tbsp 3 minutes
3 1 tbsp 2 tbsp 4 minutes
4 1 tbsp ¼ cup 5 minutes 30 seconds
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