VEGETABLES

Steaming will bring out the fresh flavor, color and texture of the vegetable. Steamed vegetables are fat-free and low in calories. The nutrients are steamed into the vegetables and not cooked out.

Always fill reservoir to at least minimum level before connecting to power supply.

Clean vegetables thoroughly. Remove stems, peel or chop if needed. Smaller pieces of food steam more quickly than larger pieces.

Frozen vegetables should not be thawed before steaming. Stir after steaming 10 - 12 minutes.

Quantity, quality, freshness and size of foods will affect the steaming times. Adjust water amounts and steaming time as desired.

Vegetable

Amount/Weight

Cooking time

(minutes)

 

 

 

 

 

Artichokes, fresh

2 - 3 medium

35 - 40

 

 

 

Asparagus, spears

1 lb.

12 - 17

Beans, green or wax

1/2 lb.

10

- 15

Broccoli, florets

1/2 lb.

10

- 15

 

 

 

Brussel Sprouts

1 lb.

18 - 23

Cabbage, wedges

1 lb.

15 - 20

Carrots

1/2 lb.

10

- 15

Cauliflower, florets

1/2 lb.

10

- 15

Corn on Cob

2 - 3 ears (shucked)

25 - 30

Onions small

1/2 lb.

20

- 25

Peas

1/2 lb.

10

- 15

Potatoes, whole red

1 lb.

40

- 45

Spinach

1/2 lb.

10

- 15

Squash, summer

1 lb.

15 - 20

 

 

 

 

Squash, winter

1 lb

20

- 25

Turnips, whole

1 lb.

20

- 25

Frozen Vegetables.

10 oz. pkg.

30 - 40

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Nesco ST-25 manual Vegetables, Vegetable Amount/Weight Cooking time

ST-25 specifications

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