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Steaming is ideal for baby food. Steam food until very tender, then process in blender or
food processor, adding breast milk or filtered water, one tablespoon at a time, to reach
desired consistency.
Approximate Food Capacity:
-Up to 4.5 cups vegetables
-Up to 1.5 lbs chicken
-Up to 1 lb fish
*All microwaves are different. The suggested times are based on an 800W microwave.
Food and
Suggested Amount
1 Artichoke, trimmed and quartered
½ bunch Asparagus
1½ cups Baby Carrots
2 cups Broccoli Florets
2 cups Brussels Sprouts, halfed
2 cups Butternut Squash cut into 1-inch cubes
3 ears of Corn, husked
2 cups Green Beans, trimmed
3 cups Potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups Zucchini (1 medium), cut into 1-inch half moons
Fish fi llet, thin, e.g., fl ounder
Fish fi llet, thick, e.g., salmon
2 Chicken breasts, thin
2 Chicken breasts, thick
STEAMING GUIDE
Microwave Wattage, Water Amount and
800W, 2 tablespoons, 6 minutes 30 seconds
800W, 2 tablespoons, 3 minutes
800W, 2 tablespoons, 4 minutes 30 seconds
800W, 2 tablespoons, 3 minutes 30 seconds
800W, 2 tablespoons, 4 minutes
800W, 2 tablespoons, 6 minutes
800W, 2 tablespoons, 5 minutes
800W, 2 tablespoons, 4 minutes 30 seconds
800W, 2 tablespoons, 6 minutes
800W, 2 tablespoons, 3 minutes
800W, 2 tablespoons, 2 minutes
800W, 2 tablespoons, 3 minutes
800W, 2 tablespoons, 3 minutes 30 seconds
800W, 2 tablespoons, 5 minutes
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Suggested Time