Prep Solutions by Progressive Microwave Mini Steamer

Use for vegetables fish kebabs etc.so practical areas.bought for gifts for family

Exactly what I was looking for, a small steamer that I can use in the microwave when at work. Easy to use. Water goes in the gray bottom container, vegetables go on the Green colander and the lid sits on top. Steam your veggies or protein and enjoy. I carry raw veggies like potatoes and broccoli everyday, and in a rush I grab some frozen shrimp and head on out (if I forgot to prep my protein the day before). With this, I can still have real food for lunch/ dinner since nothing is open at night but McDonald’s. I work 12 hours shifts, and keep seasoning for steaming in my lunch box too. I purchased this item because ziplock stopped selling the steam bags. However, this container is more cost effective, as I don’t need to purchase steamer bags every few weeks anymore (that is, if they were still being manufactured). I’m able to keep it in the top of my maxcool igloo lunchbox (in the pic). However, it’s a big lunch box. If you have a small lunchbox, you may have a hard time transporting it daily. The pic with the kcup and paper towel on top is to illustrate the general size of the unit. Yes, the green and grey lip do get hot from being in the microwave. The lid also doesn’t snap onto the lower container. However, I’m only using it to steam in the microwave, not transport food in. The unit is easy to clean and thus far I haven’t had any issues with staining. I wash the container out immediately after removing my food. So far I’ve only steamed veggies and shrimp with seasoning; so I only use it for a max of about 6 minutes at a time. A couple of times I’ve had to pop it back in the microwave for a minute or two more (like when steaming sweet potatoes), but still have had no issues with staining and item was easy to clean.

A quality item. Easy to use and clean. Perfect for those smaller portions. Looks well. Certainly steams well in the microwave, saving time and money. Expensive but perfect for purpose. Well packaged.

I love it. It's perfect for a college student. I put baby carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, snap peas, onions, spinach, and sliced mushrooms in it from my college's cafeteria salad bar. My favorite are the sliced mushrooms with spinach and onions, though the steamer now smells like onions. The mushrooms are juicy and full of flavor. I put my tray of my mixed vegetables in for two and a half minutes, which is perfect for the sliced mushrooms and snap peas, but you might want to go a little longer for the other vegitables I listed. If you're able, you might want to soak your vegitables for thirty minutes ahead of time so they don't dry out. If you have small baby carrots, they may dry out faster since there's less water in them. The solution is simple, just soak them in water 30 minutes ahead of time and cut them in half so they cook faster and don't have to be cooked as long. The tray is bigger than I expected, which is good since you can add more vegitables. Even though it's bigger than I expected, it still fits in the microwave and is able to turn in the turn table. It only takes 2 tablespoons of water in the bottom of the tray, which at first I thought wouldn't be enough, but it is and there's even water left over at the end in the bottom. The lid isn't designed to click shut, but that's because it just rests on the tray, and along with there being an adjustable vent on top of the lid, it helps some of the steam to be released. I would 100% recommend this product. I love how simple it is, how it retains the nutrients in the vegitables, and how it's BPA free. Great gift for college students or busy mom's.

Great.

De fato é bem pequena, mas pra uma família de 3 ou até 4 pessoas, está perfeita. Material parece ser muito bom, bora ver com o tempo rsrs