How to steam veggies without a steamer?

[angelaartsstudent]

Ditto. Easiest way to do it!

[Mother Goose]

or if you have a rice cooker - you can do them in that

[Joeve]

I was taught by a chef to put them in a freezer bag and seal the end and put in micro for 1 and half minutes - I don't like the plastic bag idea but I do use it when I am in a hurry! So would be ok short term given most bowls used in the micro are plastic anyway

[~me~]

I just gently boil all my vegies...that way they don't lose their goodness and easy to control how soft you want them.

[Junglemum]

you don't need a steamer, you can just pop the, in a saucepan with a little water in the bottom and pop a lid on. Just keep an eye on it so it doesn't boil dry.

[MummaSue]

Thanks guys xxxxx

[Jaycee]

how long do you put them in the microwave in a bowl for? thanks

[Kazbah]

I was taught by a chef to put them in a freezer bag and seal the end and put in micro for 1 and half minutes - I don't like the plastic bag idea but I do use it when I am in a hurry! So would be ok short term given most bowls used in the micro are plastic anyway

You can also buy the microwave bags at the supermarket that are made for microwave steaming - if you are inspired, when you buy your veg cut them all up etc and put them in the bags and then freeze them, ready for cooking