Nesco ST-24 Electric Steamer User Manual


 
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VEGETABLES
Steaming will bring out the fresh avor, 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 ll 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, orets 1/2 lb. 10 - 15
Brussel Sprouts 1 lb. 18 - 23
Cabbage, wedges 1 lb. 15 - 20
Carrots 1/2 lb. 10 - 15
Cauliower, orets 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