5 ways with Steamers
We’re so excited about all of the different ways you can use our new Rectangular and Square Silicone Steamers – we’re still discovering new uses! From sides and snacks, to entire meals, here are just 5 ideas. (Some are surprising!) Let us know if you think of any more!
Skinny Scallop Potatoes
Layer 5–6 sliced potatoes, season with 1–2 Tbsp (15–30 ml) 3 Onion Dip Mix, drizzle with 1 cup (250 ml) beef bouillon and heat for 8–10 minutes.
Easy Oatmeal
Combine oatmeal and water with your favourite dessert seasonings. Cook using Steamer directions.
Homemade Popcorn
Add 3 Tbsp (45 ml) of kernels, cook for about 3 minutes and season with popcorn seasonings.
CCB Eggs
Whisk 6 eggs with 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Cheese Chives and Bacon Dip Mix. Pour into Steamer and cover with lid. Micorwave on medium, stirring every minute, until eggs are set, 3 to 4 minutes.
Fish Tacos
Season 2 salmon fillets with 2 tsp (10 ml) Taco Seasoning. Cover and cook on medium for 4-6 minutes. Complete recipe: 10 minute Fajitas.
For more great recipe ideas, visit Epicure Selections.
7 Comments to 5 ways with Steamers
by Shay
On January 6, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Microwave cooking is not healthy!
by Patricia
On January 6, 2012 at 1:48 pm
The steamers are also oven safe to 425 degrees!
by Epicure Selections
On January 7, 2012 at 8:22 am
Our Register Dietician has done extensive research on microwave cooking. Here’s a summary of her results:
Review of available literature showed that vitamin retention in microwaved foods is equal or better than in conventionally prepared foods because of the shorter heating time of microwave cooking. Minerals are generally not destroyed during microwave cooking. Steamed vegetables tend to maintain more nutrients when microwaved.
by Jennifer
On January 8, 2012 at 7:15 am
I love the popcorn idea! Also looking forward to making rice and also a cake using the New Steamers! Keep sharing your Steamer recipes and ideas!! Thank you.
by melanie
On January 12, 2012 at 6:12 pm
1 cup rice ( I used Basmatti Rice)
1 1/2 cups water
cook 10 minutes let sit for 2 minutes…
by Kristy
On January 16, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Have ordered my steamer! Can’t wait! Please please more recipe ideas!
by Alicia
On January 22, 2012 at 11:04 am
I just did two eggs in my rectangular silicone steamer with red and green peppers and onion finely chopped along with 1 tsp of fajita seasoning to make egg burritos. I cooked for 1 minute and stirred. Cooked for one more minute and stirred. They seemed done at this point so I didn’t cook any longer.
They turned out very nicely!
Incidentally, I assume the above recipes (looking at quantities of ingredients) call for the large steamer.
I sincerely hope you plan to put a recipes link on the Epicure website specifically for the steamers. If so, I also hope that you will have identical recipes for the two sizes.