Cuisinart AMW-60 User Manual - Page 15

HOW TO MICROWAVE VEGETABLES FOOD WEIGHT/ AMOUNT COOKING TIME POWER LEVEL Artichokes 2 globes (about 10 oz. each) 12 to 15 minutes, turn halfway through cooking time High (10P) Asparagus 1 pound 5 to 7 minutes. Cooking time will vary based on size; make sure all are consistent size High (10P) Beans (green, yellow) 1 pound 8 to 12 minutes 5 to 9 minutes (thin beans like haricots verts) High (10P) Beets 1 pound (3 to 4 medium) 10 to 20 minutes High (10P) PREPARATION TIPS Place in microwave-safe casserole dish with ¼ cup 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 pieces. Place in microwave-safe casserole dish with 2 tablespoons 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 water. Cover with vented lid, making sure cover does not touch food. Broccoli 1 pound 9 to 10 minutes High (10P) Cut into florets. Place in microwave-safe casserole dish with ¼ cup water. Cover with vented lid, making sure cover does not touch food. Brussels Sprouts 1 pound 7 to 9 minutes High (10P) 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 water. Cover with vented lid, making sure cover does not touch food. Carrots Baby Carrots 1 pound 10 to 12 minutes High (10P) Wash and peel. Cut into ¼-inch slices. Place in microwave-safe casserole dish with ¼ cup water. Cover with vented lid, making sure cover does not touch food. 1 pound 10 to 15 minutes High (10P) Place in microwave-safe casserole dish with ¼ cup water. Cover with vented lid, making sure cover does not touch food. 15