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Any suggestions on good vegetable steamer?

ginamcoyle
ginamcoyle Posts: 70
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I'm looking to get a vegeatble steamer and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions? I'm not looking to spend a ton of money either! I just need something that will get the job done :)

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  • xraychick77
    xraychick77 Posts: 1,775 Member
    the microwave
  • LatinaGordita
    LatinaGordita Posts: 377 Member
    I use the microwave. Put your veggies in water, and microwave.....hmmm thats like boiling. Steamed or boiled they taste the same to me.

    There are also some steamer bags you can buy to put your fresh veggies in the microwave. You can find them near the zip lock bags.
  • MinaAriel
    MinaAriel Posts: 138 Member
    I got a stainless still collapsible basket type steamer for under $10. Fits my pots well, I just boil water and steam the veggies over that. I just bought a rice cooker that has a steamer basket included that I'm excited to try out.
  • misscaligreen
    misscaligreen Posts: 819 Member
    Aroma rice cooker and steamer.

    http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?ic=32_16&tab_value=all&search_query=aroma+ice+cooker&search_constraint=0&Find=Find&se=polaris

    I love mine :)
  • _Amy_Budd
    _Amy_Budd Posts: 378 Member
    I just use my regular metal colander/strainer-thingie... I put some water in a pot, bring to a boil, put the veggies in the thingie and then a pot lid over them to keep the steam in. Works great.

    :)
    Amy
  • PAWeissenstein
    PAWeissenstein Posts: 37 Member
    Look on Amazon.com - depending upon what you are looking for exactly (something to use in the microwave or something you will use on the stovetop or something that is a standalone steamer) you can find them for anywhere from $11 to $71 and more.

    $11 will get you a microwave insert. Personally when I steam in the microwave I use saran wrap and a bowl with water.
    $20 will get you a steamer insert with a pot that it fits in.
    $27 will get you an electric steamer that sits on your counter.

    I have an electric steamer that I got for about $15 at a chain called Aldi. It works well.

    So you see - the prices can vary greatly. Good luck.
  • ginamcoyle
    ginamcoyle Posts: 70
    Thanks guys!
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