HOW TO STEAM VEGETABLES IN MICROWAVE RECIPES

Steps:

• Fill the cookware with 4 cups (1 L) of water. The 12" Steamer fits on top of our cookware with a 12" (30-cm) top diameter (Examples: Executive Nonstick Stir-Fry Skillet, Executive Nonstick Skillet, or the Stainless Steel 12" (30-cm) Covered Skillet).   Cover the cookware with an Executive Nonstick Glass Lid and bring the water to a boil over high heat.   Remove the lid by lifting it with the handle toward you, allowing the steam to escape away from you.  Place the food in an even layer over the bottom of the steamer and position the steamer over the top of the pan. Cover the steamer with the lid and reduce the heat so that the water continues to boil and begin timing. Steam for the recommended time given in the chart or until the vegetables are crisp tender. • TIP: If the food is layered, stir it halfway through to promote even cooking.  To remove the steamer, turn off the heat source. Remove the steamer from the pot using heat-resistant oven mitts or pads. Remove the lid by lifting handle toward you, allowing the steam to escape away from you. Place the steamer on a heat-safe cooling rack or cutting board, allowing any excess water to drain.  

Steps:

• Cut the vegetables into evenly sized pieces.  Bring 1 inch of water to a simmer in a large stock pot over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low.   Place a steamer basket over the simmering water. Add the vegetables to the basket in an even layer. Cover and cook for the amount of time required for each vegetable (see list above). Test the vegetables for doneness by inserting the tip of a paring knife into 2 or 3 pieces. If it slides in easily with little resistance, it's cooked through. Remove the pot from the heat and uncover, tilting the lid away from you (to avoid the steam).    Carefully remove the steamer basket (wrapping a towel around the handle if it is too hot to touch). Transfer the vegetables to a plate or bowl and season with kosher salt and olive oil or butter, if desired.