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About the time features. GEAppliances.com
Cooking Guide for Cook Time I & II
NOTE: Use power level 10 (High) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min.,
Med-High (7)
In 1½-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after
half of time
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 9 to 11 min. In 1½-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 17 to 21 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1 bunch (1¼ to
1½ lbs.) 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(fresh spears) 1 bunch (1¼ to
1½ lbs.) 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half
of time.
(frozen, chopped) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
(fresh) 1 medium
head (about
2 lbs.)
8 to 11 min. In 1¼- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(wedges) 7 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced)
1 lb. 7 to 9 min. In 1¼-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
1 medium
head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(fresh, whole) 1 medium
head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn
(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package
5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. 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 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.
(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
2 to 6 ears 3 to 4 min. per
ear Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time.
Mixed vegetables
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 9 to 12 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed,
white) 4 potatoes (6
to 8 oz. each) 9 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.
casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time. casserole with 1/2 cup
water. Stir after half of time.
(fresh, whole,
sweet or white) 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 3 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 1 inch apart, in circular
arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh)
10 to 16 oz. 5 to 7 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
(frozen, chopped 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
and leaf)
Squash
(fresh, summer
and yellow) 1 lb. sliced 5 to 7 min. In 1½-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(winter, acorn or
butternut) 1 to 2 squash
(about 1 lb.
each)
8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
place squash cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.