Just wanted to add a little update to this. I wanted to point out that this is NOT a fabulous idea for steaming vegetables every time you steam them. The cost of foil would quickly add up as would the amount of garbage you send to the land field. This is meant for people in a bind with no steamer. Check out the comments. There is a great link to a steamer for cheap cheap cheap!!!
hurting by the economy? I am. And a vegetable steamer just isn't something in my budget. But, being on a calorie counting diet for my marathon steaming veges is a MUST. I came up with this alternative. And yes, I forgot to take pictures of it in action. But trust me the broccoli that it steamed was melt in your mouth delicious. Let me know if you try it out. I LOVE comments!
Grab your favorite pan, it's lid, and a roll of tin foil.
Rip off a piece of tin foil. Place about 2 inches of water in the bottom of your pan. Take your foil and place it in your pan. Push it down with your hand so it forms a bowl. Make sure all the sides of the foil stay up on the pan. Push down as far as it will let you with out making a gap on the edge of the pan. Curl over the extra foil, wrapping it on the outside of the pan. Push the lid down onto it.
I used a metal scewer and poked holes into the foil. Don't poke to many or your veges will break the foil. Poke about 10-15 holes evenly in the foil.
There you have it. Put your veges right in the foil and steam for about 5-10 minutes until your desired doneness. Place lid on while steaming. It makes delicious veges and clean up is a breeze!
I think that in a pinch that is a great idea, but using it every time you steam veggies would quickly cost more than a $5 steamer would and also very bad for the environment. Here is a link to a steamer for about $5, you could find one even cheaper but I did not look around just a quick google. I am going to be making your felt playhouse and I will post a link to pics when I am done. You have some really great ideas, and I love coming here for inspiration!
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P.S. After you read this, just delete it as it sounds judgemental. I do not mean it that way but I am sure many will take it so. :)
Thanks so much for your comment!!! I totally should have posted something about that and I will definately change it! I did use this because I had just moved and didn't have a steamer!!! You are right, about it being totally unpractical to use everytime! Thanks so much for pointing that out to me!!!! I love it when my readers bring things to my attention!!!
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