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Steaming is a quick and healthy way to cook foods.

"Steaming veggies makes them too mushy."

"Steaming veggies makes them too mushy."

  • If your veggies are too mushy, try steaming uncovered for a shorter amount of time.

  • Steaming is a healthy method of cooking because it adds no fat or calories.

  • Steaming food in the microwave is easy. Using a microwave safe dish, put a little water in the bottom with the food and heat until the food is cooked through.

Try This

Check out some recipes on this site that use steaming as a method, such as those shown in the Related Recipes section below, and try one this week.

How to Steam Vegetables

Steps on how to steam vegetables.

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Honey-Mustard Carrots
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Mixed Rice (inspired by BiBimBap)
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