Amana MICROWAVE OVEN Cook using Sensor Cook, Vegetables, Rice, Casserole, FISH, Seafood

Cook using Sensor Cook

VEGETABLES

Vegetable Medley, serves 4 as a side dish or 2 as a meal

2 large carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces

1 large baking potato, diced

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

4 cloves of garlic, peeled

2 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper to taste

Place everything in a 2 quart microwave dish, cover and cook with sensor or microwave on high power for about 10 minutes or until the carrots are tender.

Stewed Peppers, serves 4

1 large red bell pepper, cored and cut into 1 inch strips

1 large green bell pepper, cored and cut into 1 inch strips

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, smashed

1 cup prepared salsa

2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper to taste

Place everything in a 2 quart microwave dish, cover and cook with sensor or microwave on high power for about 12 minutes or until the peppers are very soft.

RICE

Spanish Rice, serves 4

1/2 pound lean ground beef or smoke sausage

1 medium green bell pepper, cored and chopped

1 small yellow onion, chopped

1 cup instant rice

1 can (14 ounces) stewed tomatoes

1 teaspoon chili powder

Place the meat, pepper, onion in a 2 quart microwave dish and microwave 2 minutes on high power. Drain off the fat. Stir in the other ingredients, cover and cook on sensor.

Ground Beef and Noodle Casserole, serves 4

5 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to package directions

1 pound lean ground beef, cooked and drained

2 cups cooked chopped broccoli, either fresh OR 10 ounces cooked peas

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) cheddar cheese soup salt and pepper to taste

2 ounces canned pimentos, optional

Mix everything in a 2 quart casserole, cover and cook on sensor.

Shepherd’s Pie, serves 4

1 pound ground beef, lamb or turkey, cooked and drained 1 package frozen, cut green beans, defrosted or equal amount of cooked green beans

1 can, (10 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup

2 cups instant mashed potatoes prepared as directed on package or equal amount of leftover mashed potatoes 4 tablespoons butter melted

salt and pepper to taste

Spread the beans over the bottom of a 1 1/2 quart microwave dish. Mix the meat with the soup and season with salt and pepper. Spread this mixture over the beans and spread the potatoes over the meat. Drizzle the butter over the top of the casserole and cook on sensor or microwave on medium power for about 8 minutes or to an internal temperature of 180 degrees.

Chicken and Spaghetti Casserole, serves 2

2 boneless chicken breasts, cooked and diced

1 pound spaghetti or other noodles of choice, cooked as directed on package

1 can (14 ounces) creamed corn

1 can (14 ounce) stewed tomatoes

1 cup frozen peas, defrosted

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Mix the first 5 ingredients in a 2 quart microwave dish and spread the cheese over the top. Cover and cook on sensor or microwave on medium power for 10 minutes or to an internal temperature of 180 degrees.

CASSEROLE

Macaroni and Cheese, serves 4

4 ounces macaroni noodles, cooked as directed on package

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 large egg

2/3 cup milk

2 ounces canned, diced pimentos salt, pepper to taste

cayenne pepper to taste, optional

Mix the egg with the milk and blend with the other ingredients in a 2 quart microwave dish. Cover and cook on sensor.

FISH, SEAFOOD

Poached Salmon, serves 4

1/2 cup dry white wine

1/2 cup bottled clam juice

4 sprigs fresh dill weed or 1 tablespoon dried dill weed 6 pepper corns

4 small salmon steaks, about 4 ounces each lemon slices

In a shallow 2 quart microwave dish place the first 5 ingredients, cover and microwave on high power 3 minutes. Add the salmon, recover and cook on sensor or microwave on high power for 3-4 minutes or until the cooked and the internal temperature is about 160 degrees.

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