Ziploc Steam bags?

TropicalKitty

I was wondering what those of you who have used the Ziploc microwave steam bags think of them. The idea seems pretty simple: veggies, seasoning, nuke, eat. Does it affect the flavor? I've only had the frozen steam in bag veggies from Birds Eye or Kroger, so they have the freezer taste.

Plus, any personal recipe favs would be very welcomed. I'm looking for a quick easy lunch veggie for me to toss together for work; I'm the person that generally prefers to cook herself at home, like steam the veggies on the stove. So, quick healthy is a bit new to me (other than salads, which I'm sick of!).

Thanks! :happy:

XFitMojoMom

LOOOOVE them! I steam everything from veggies to chicken! So easy and quick.
I add seasoning - garlic, pepper, madras seasoning for chicken. I've never noticed any "taste", but I think what you are referring to is frozen veggies, which I always find soggy or freezer tasting.

ZebraHead

ditto mojogurl.

Also I have a cooktop steamer which is also very nice when you are cooking larger portions. Steamed veggies must be ruining the canned veggie market...

sna269

Even using them for a piece of chicken or fish is wonderful too! Just add some spice rub and they come out flavorful and perfect!

krl523

I get the ready made veggie steamers! I dont have to do anything with them but microwave and eat. Great taste...fast and efficient.

AlynnP1005

I adore the steamer bags......My fave thing is to chuck a bunch of veggies in with some seasoning and micorwave till just a little steamed...mmmmm Before I gave up meat, I used to love putting a salmon fillet in with citrus seasioning....mmmmmmmmmmmmm

dmags

how long do you steam chicken for?

TropicalKitty

It looks like there are positive reviews! I'll have to give them a whirl

TropicalKitty

ditto mojogurl.

Also I have a cooktop steamer which is also very nice when you are cooking larger portions. Steamed veggies must be ruining the canned veggie market...

Canned veggies are all mushy and they add salt. ICK!