Refer to the HINTS & TIPS, STEAMING CHARTS and RECIPES
sections of this Owner’s Manual for more detailed instructions on
cooking rice and other foods in the Cooking Bowl.
6. To enhance flavor: Add
1
⁄4 teaspoon of fresh/dried herbs or
spices plus 1 teaspoon of water into the Flavor Tray under
each of the desired Steamer Bowls (each Steamer Bowl has
its own Flavor Tray). See “Herbs, Spices and Seasonings” in
the RECIPES section of this Owner’s Manual for more flavor
enhancing ingredients.
7. Position the Steamer Bowls onto the Drip Tray so that the
Steam Vents on each of the Lids are facing toward the back
of the unit.
Steaming
1. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet. The
Food Steamer will enter into Standby Mode; the Display will
show like in Figure 2.
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CAUTION: Make sure that all 3 Steamer Bowls are
securely positioned on the Steamer Base, even if they are
not being used for steaming; and that each Lid is securely
positioned with the Steam Vents facing toward the
back of the unit.
CAUTION: Make sure the Steamer is placed in a
secure area that will not be bumped or disturbed in any
manner, or where steam could damage
upper cabinets, curtains, etc.
Figure 2
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Cauliflower Mash Serves 6
1 medium head cauliflower, cut into flowerets
Sauce
1
⁄4 cup fat-free ranch salad dressing
Garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions
1. Place the cauliflower into the Large Steamer Bowl. Set the
Timer for 20 minutes.
2. Remove the cauliflower and place into a heat resistant bowl.
Add the ranch dressing and mash with a hand mixer until light
and fluffy. Garnish with onions.
Rice with Mushrooms Serves 4
1 cup wild rice blend
10
1
⁄2 ounces canned fat-free chicken broth
4 ounces sliced mushrooms
1
⁄2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter®, melted
1. Combine all ingredients in the Cooking Bowl that fits into the
Large Steamer Bowl and set the Timer for 50 minutes.
2. Check rice for doneness. Continue cooking if necessary.
Lunch/Dinner
Steamed Vegetables with Curry Brown Rice and Tofu Serves 4
1 cup brown rice
1
⁄2 pound firm tofu, drained,
1 inch cubes
1 teaspoon curry powder
1
1
⁄4 cups vegetable broth
1. Stir the rice, tofu, curry powder and vegetable broth together
in the Cooking Bowl which fits the Large Steamer Bowl. Set
the Timer for 60 minutes. Stir the ingredients midway
through cooking.
2. Mix the red and green peppers and onion together and place
in one of the Small Steamer Bowls. Set the Timer for
7 minutes.
3. Mix the celery and carrots together and place into the other
Small Steamer Bowl. Set the Timer for 10 minutes.
4. Check the food for doneness and continue cooking if
necessary. Stir together and serve.
1 sliced red pepper,
1
⁄2 inch thick
1
⁄2 sliced green pepper,
1
⁄2 inch thick
1
⁄2 sliced onion,
1
⁄2 inch thick
1 cup sliced celery,
1
⁄2 inch thick
2 cups shredded carrots
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