Revere 2-Quart Steamer Helps Add Veggies to Any Dinner
Sunday, October 26th, 2008Are you struggling to get your family 5 servings of fruit & vegetables a day? As I’ve worked to include more veggies at each meal, I’ve found the Revere 2-quart cover saucepan with a steamer insert to be indispensible. I use this pan to make steamed veggies without adding fat almost everyday.
Although not as fashionable as some of the newer pans, Revere pans are a reliable performer in any kitchen. In fact the design may remind you of your grandmothers cookware. This company has been in the pan making business for a long time. These stainless steel pans are solid, but not excessively heavy and evenly distribute heat. The lids fit well and help trap the steam. I also appreciate the long handles that stay cool on the stove.
Vegetable steaming is an art. You’ll need to experiment to find the level of doneness that your family prefers. My family likes a bit of crunch to remain in the cooked veggies. My routine is to heat the water to a boil in the saucepan while I’m cutting and cleaning the fresh veggies. Then I add the veggies, steam for a minute or two. Next I turn off the stove and move the pot to a cool burner until I’m ready to serve everything.
Often I’ll place the steamer and saucepan right on the table (with a trivet), so my veggies stay warm until served. These pans are a pleasure to use, especially when compared to using an expandable vegetable steamer that will fit into any pan. While the expandable steamers produce a good tasting steamed veggies, I find it very hard to remove the veggies from the pan.
The Revere 2 quart saucepan with a steamer insert is must for people on low fat diets trying to increase their vegetable intake.
