grannie354

steamed vegetables...

Posted on 06/01/09, 06:49 pm

I know that steamed vegetables are the best for us to eat. However, I have a hard time steaming them in the microwave. When I put the veggie into the bowl, I put a little water in it, put the lid on it and then nuke it. The top of the veggie seems dry, chewy and not tasty while the part near the water is good.

Any suggestions would be appreciated..
Karen

• Reply #1 06/02/09  5:49pm
  
  KactusKarla
  try putting the veggies in a bag and pop a couple of holes in the bag...they will naturally steam themselves....smile:)
• Reply #2 07/05/09  6:25pm
  
  grannie354
  thanks, I will try this. Someone also suggested bags that you can buy to put foods in but this sounds much more economical.
• Reply #3 07/20/09  8:15pm
  
  LeslieLintner
  I use a specially designed bowl that came with a cafe steamers meal. It was worth the 3 bucks just for the bowl!
• Reply #4 09/03/09  4:03am
  
  cuppaT
  Veggies steamed hold there nutrients better, but the truth is you wont get the best of there vitamins if done in the microwave.You don't need to buy fancy equipment all you need is one stove element 1 pot fill with water use a sieve put your veggies inn then place a lid on top.I have always wanted one of those fancy steamers but this does it just the same.That way you really get the goodness out of your veggies & i am not anti microwaves.
  Had a kid with Cancer & was told not to use a microwave.So i just got use to cooking the way my Mum did. :-)
• Reply #5 10/05/09  8:38am
  
  paatiwack
  I got on Ebay and bought a used steamer for about $15.00. it works so good and my grandaughter who lives with me now steams everything. she loves it too. you might try that . good luck
• Reply #6 10/15/09  7:43pm
  
  marmac03
  i buy the steamers in the frozen food section and they work great and the family likes them too!
• Reply #7 11/12/09  12:11pm
  
  chimi0471
  Ditto on the steam bags..i think ziplock makes them..they're awesome..I used them before my surgery..and look forward to when i can use them again..

This is a frank speaking group for those who wish to discuss their surgeries diet and personal concerns. Although support is a large part of what this group is about we will also give our frank advice and best recommendation on the premise that information empowers. I hope that those who use this group will understand that critical responses on discussion posts are not personal and that all advice is heartfelt and intended to be a positive force.