{
  "description": "Approximate cooking times for various vegetables",
  "source": "http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/tools-and-techniques/how-to-cook-vegetables24.htm",
  "vegetable_cooking_times": [
    {
      "vegetable": "Artichoke, whole",
      "steamed": "30 to 60",
      "microwaved": "4 to 5 each",
      "blanched": "NR",
      "boiled": "25 to 40",
      "other": "NR"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Artichoke, hearts",
      "steamed": "10 to 15",
      "microwaved": "6 to 7",
      "blanched": "8 to 12",
      "boiled": "10 to 15",
      "other": "Stir-fry 10"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Asparagus",
      "steamed": "8 to 10",
      "microwaved": "4 to 6",
      "blanched": "2 to 3",
      "boiled": "5 to 12",
      "other": "Stir-fry pieces 5"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Beans, green",
      "steamed": "5 to 15",
      "microwaved": "6 to 12",
      "blanched": "4 to 5",
      "boiled": "10 to 20",
      "other": "Stir-fry 3 to 4"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Beans, lima",
      "steamed": "10 to 20",
      "microwaved": "8 to 12",
      "blanched": "5 to 10",
      "boiled": "20 to 30",
      "other": "NR"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Beets",
      "steamed": "40 to 60",
      "microwaved": "14 to 18",
      "blanched": "NR",
      "boiled": "30 to 60",
      "other": "Bake 60 at 350°F"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Broccoli, spears",
      "steamed": "8 to 15",
      "microwaved": "6 to 7",
      "blanched": "3 to 4",
      "boiled": "5 to 10",
      "other": "Blanch, then bake"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Broccoli, flowerets",
      "steamed": "5 to 6",
      "microwaved": "4 to 5",
      "blanched": "2 to 3",
      "boiled": "4 to 5",
      "other": "Stir-fry 3 to 4"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Brussels sprouts",
      "steamed": "6 to 12",
      "microwaved": "7 to 8",
      "blanched": "4 to 5",
      "boiled": "5 to 10",
      "other": "Halve; stir-fry 3 to 4"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Cabbage, wedges",
      "steamed": "6 to 9",
      "microwaved": "10 to 12",
      "blanched": "NR",
      "boiled": "10 to 15",
      "other": "Blanch leaves, stuff and bake"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Cabbage, shredded",
      "steamed": "5 to 8",
      "microwaved": "8 to 10",
      "blanched": "NR",
      "boiled": "5 to 10",
      "other": "Stir-fry 3 to 4"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Carrots, whole",
      "steamed": "10 to 15",
      "microwaved": "8 to 10",
      "blanched": "4 to 5",
      "boiled": "15 to 20",
      "other": "Bake 30 to 40 at 350°F"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Carrots, sliced",
      "steamed": "4 to 5",
      "microwaved": "4 to 7",
      "blanched": "3 to 4",
      "boiled": "5 to 10",
      "other": "Stir-fry 3 to 4"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Cauliflower, whole",
      "steamed": "15 to 20",
      "microwaved": "6 to 7",
      "blanched": "4 to 5",
      "boiled": "10 to 15",
      "other": "Blanch, then back 20 at 350°F"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Cauliflower, florets",
      "steamed": "6 to 10",
      "microwaved": "3 to 4",
      "blanched": "3 to 4",
      "boiled": "5 to 8",
      "other": "Stir-fry 3 to 4"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Corn, on cob",
      "steamed": "6 to 10",
      "microwaved": "3 to 4",
      "blanched": "3 to 4",
      "boiled": "4 to 7",
      "other": "Soak 10; bake at 375°F"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Corn, cut",
      "steamed": "4 to 6",
      "microwaved": "2 per cup",
      "blanched": "2 1/2 to 4",
      "boiled": "3 to 4",
      "other": "Stir-fry 3 to 4"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Eggplant, whole",
      "steamed": "15 to 30",
      "microwaved": "7 to 10",
      "blanched": "10 to 15",
      "boiled": "10 to 15",
      "other": "Bake 30 at 400"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Eggplant, diced",
      "steamed": "5 to 6",
      "microwaved": "5 to 6",
      "blanched": "3 to 4",
      "boiled": "5 to 10",
      "other": "Bake 10 to 15 425°F"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Greens, collard/mustard/turnip",
      "steamed": "NR",
      "microwaved": "18 to 20",
      "blanched": "8 to 15",
      "boiled": "30 to 60",
      "other": "Stir-fry mustard greens 4 to 6"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Greens, kale/beet",
      "steamed": "4 to 6",
      "microwaved": "8 to 10",
      "blanched": "4 to 5",
      "boiled": "5 to 8",
      "other": "Stir-fry 2 to 3"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Kohlrabi",
      "steamed": "30 to 35",
      "microwaved": "8 to 12",
      "blanched": "NR",
      "boiled": "15 to 30",
      "other": "Bake 50 to 60 at 350°F"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Mushrooms",
      "steamed": "4 to 5",
      "microwaved": "3 to 4",
      "blanched": "NR",
      "boiled": "3 to 4 in broth or wine",
      "other": "Stir-fry or broil 4 to 5"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Onions, whole",
      "steamed": "20 to 25",
      "microwaved": "6 to 10",
      "blanched": "NR",
      "boiled": "20 to 30",
      "other": "Bake 60 at 400°F"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Onions, pearl",
      "steamed": "15 to 20",
      "microwaved": "5 to 7",
      "blanched": "2 to 3",
      "boiled": "10 to 20",
      "other": "Braise in broth 15 to 25"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Parsnips",
      "steamed": "8 to 10",
      "microwaved": "4 to 6",
      "blanched": "3 to 4",
      "boiled": "5 to 10",
      "other": "Bake 30 at 325°F"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Peas",
      "steamed": "3 to 5",
      "microwaved": "5 to 7",
      "blanched": "1 to 2",
      "boiled": "8 to 12",
      "other": "Stir-fry 2 to 3"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Peppers, bell",
      "steamed": "2 to 4",
      "microwaved": "2 to 4",
      "blanched": "2 to 3",
      "boiled": "4 to 5",
      "other": "Stir-fry 2 to 3"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Potatoes, whole",
      "steamed": "12 to 30",
      "microwaved": "6 to 8",
      "blanched": "NR",
      "boiled": "20 to 30",
      "other": "Bake 40 to 60 at 400°F"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Potatoes, cut",
      "steamed": "10 to 12",
      "microwaved": "8 to 10",
      "blanched": "NR",
      "boiled": "15 to 20",
      "other": "Bake 25 to 30 at 400°F"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Spinach",
      "steamed": "5 to 6",
      "microwaved": "3 to 4",
      "blanched": "2 to 3",
      "boiled": "2 to 5",
      "other": "Stir-fry 3"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Squash, sliced",
      "steamed": "5 to 10",
      "microwaved": "3 to 6",
      "blanched": "2 to 3",
      "boiled": "5 to 10",
      "other": "NR"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Squash, halves",
      "steamed": "15 to 40",
      "microwaved": "6 to 10",
      "blanched": "NR",
      "boiled": "5 to 10",
      "other": "Bake 40 to 60 at 375°F"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Squash, whole",
      "steamed": "NR",
      "microwaved": "5 to 6",
      "blanched": "NR",
      "boiled": "20 to 30",
      "other": "Bake 40 to 90 at 350°F"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Tomatoes",
      "steamed": "2 to 3",
      "microwaved": "3 to 4",
      "blanched": "1 to 2",
      "boiled": "NR",
      "other": "Bake havles 8 to 15 at 400"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Turnips, whole",
      "steamed": "20 to 25",
      "microwaved": "9 to 12",
      "blanched": "NR",
      "boiled": "15 to 20",
      "other": "Bake 30 to 45 at 350°F"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Turnips, cubed",
      "steamed": "12 to 15",
      "microwaved": "6 to 8",
      "blanched": "2 to 3",
      "boiled": "5 to 8",
      "other": "Stir-fry 2 to 3"
    },
    {
      "vegetable": "Zucchini",
      "steamed": "5 to 10",
      "microwaved": "3 to 6",
      "blanched": "2 to 3",
      "boiled": "5 to 10",
      "other": "Broil halves 5"
    }
  ]
}