Cuisinart AMW-60C Instruction And Recipe Booklet page 15

HOW TO MICROWAVE VEGETABLES
WEIGHT/
FOOD
AMOUNT
2 globes
(about 10
Artichokes
oz. [283
g] each)
1 pound
Asparagus
(454 g)
1 pound
Beans (green, yellow)
(454 g)
1 pound
([454 g]
Beets
3 to 4
medium)
1 pound
Broccoli
(454 g)
1 pound
Brussels Sprouts
(454 g)
1 pound
Carrots
(454 g)
1 pound
Baby Carrots
(454 g)
POWER
COOKING TIME
LEVEL
12 to 15 minutes,
turn halfway through High (10P)
cooking time
5 to 7 minutes.
Cooking time will vary
based on size; make High (10P)
sure all are consistent
size
8 to 12 minutes
5 to 9 minutes
High (10P)
(thin beans like
haricots verts)
10 to 20 minutes High (10P)
9 to 10 minutes High (10P)
7 to 9 minutes High (10P)
10 to 12 minutes High (10P)
10 to 15 minutes High (10P)
PREPARATION TIPS
Place in microwave-safe casserole dish with ¼ cup (60 ml) water. Cover with vented lid, making sure cover
does not touch food. Leaves should pull out easily when done.
Leave whole or cut into 1- to 2-inch (2.5 to 5 cm) pieces. Place in microwave-safe casserole dish
with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water. Cover with vented lid, making sure cover does not touch food.
Trim. Place in microwave-safe casserole dish with ¼ cup water. Cover with vented lid, making sure cover
does not touch food.
Scrub and trim. If keeping whole, prick with a fork, otherwise peel and cut. Place in microwave-safe casserole dish
with ¼ cup (60 ml) water. Cover with vented lid, making sure cover does not touch food.
Cut into florets. Place in microwave-safe casserole dish with ¼ cup (60 ml) water. Cover with vented lid,
making sure cover does not touch food.
Trim and discard loose outer leaves. Trim stem ends and cut a cross in end with sharp knife. Place in microwave-safe
casserole dish with ¼ cup (60 ml) water. Cover with vented lid, making sure cover does not touch food.
Wash and peel. Cut into ¼-inch (0.6 cm) slices. Place in microwave-safe casserole dish with ¼ cup water.
Cover with vented lid, making sure cover does not touch food.
Place in microwave-safe casserole dish with ¼ cup (60 ml) water. Cover with vented lid, making sure cover
does not touch food.
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