Cooking Times for the Perfect Vegetables

Use these handy cooking tips to prepare the perfect vegetables to compliment any meal!

Asparagus:
(whole), 1-inch boiling salted water, covered, 15-20 minutes. 9 (pieces), 1-inch boiling salted water, covered, 10-15 minutes; (tips), 1-inch boiling salted water, covered, 5-10 minutes;

Green or Wax Beans:
(whole), 1 inch boiling salted water, covered, 15-20 minutes; (pieces), 1 inch boiling salted water, covered, 15-20 minutes; (strips), 1 inch boiling salted water, covered, 20 minutes;

Lima Beans:
(whole), 1-inch boiling salted water, covered, 20-25 minutes;

Beets:
(whole), 1 inch boiling salted water, covered, 30-40 minutes; (sliced), 1 inch boiling salted water, covered, 15-20 minutes; (shredded), 1 inch boiling salted water, covered, 8 minutes;
OR,
Bake covered at 350 degrees F in 1/4-inch water, 45 minutes;

Broccoli:
1 inch boiling salted water, covered, ends down, and heads out of water

Brussels Sprouts:
(whole), 1 inch boiling salted water, covered, 8-10 minutes;

Cabbage:
(wedges), 1 inch boiling salted water, covered, 20-30 minutes; (shredded), 1/4 inch boiling salted water, covered, 5-8 minutes;

Carrots:
(whole), 1 inch boiling salted water, covered, 20-30 minutes; (sliced), 1 inch boiling salted water, covered, 15-25 minutes; (shredded), 1/4 inch boiling salted water, covered, 5-7 minutes

Cauliflower:
(whole), I inch boiling salted water, covered, 20-30 minutes; (flowerets), 1 inch boiling salted water, covered 10-15 minutes (add salt later, for white color);

Corn:
unsalted water to cover, plus 1 teaspoon sugar (add salt later for tender corn), 5-8 minutes.

Eggplant:
bake at 350 degrees F, uncovered, until tender, 45-60 minutes
OR
Broil 8- 10 minutes per side, until tender;

Mushrooms:
Sauté in butter, 8-10 minutes;
OR
Broil 5-8 minutes;

Onions:
(whole), I inch boiling salted water, covered, 30-35 minutes; (sliced), 1 inch boiling salted water, covered, 15-20 minutes; OR sauté in butter or oil 8-10 minutes;

Peas:
1-inch boiling salted water, covered, (add pods and a little sugar for flavor), 10-12 minutes;

Potatoes:
(whole), 1 inch boiling water, covered, 30-35 minutes; (sliced), 1 inch boiling water, covered, 15-20 minutes;
OR
Bake at 425 degrees F, 45-60 minutes;
OR
Fry in deep fat at 375 degrees F, 5-7 minutes;