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Make a Steam & Crisp meal with Grains
PROTEIN
Fresh and frozen
CRISPING
TEMPERATURE & TIME
1. Start with the bottom layer 2. Assemble middle layer
Cover the bottom layer of the
Deluxe Reversible Rack with
aluminum foil. Place the rack in the
pot. Place prepared vegetables
on top of the aluminum foil.
3. Assemble top layer
Select a protein and season as desired. Slide the Deluxe Layer through the lower layer’s handles.
Place protein on the top layer of the rack. Close lid, move slider to STEAMCRISP, and select
STEAM & CRISP. Set time and temperature based on protein. Add finishing touches as desired.
Add grain, water, and additional
ingredients per box directions.
VEGETABLE
2 cups mix & match. Coat with 1 tbsp oil and season.
10 oz cauliflower florets
3 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise
4 frozen chicken breasts,
boneless skinless
(6–8 oz each)
375°F for 10–15 minutes
24 oz butternut squash, cut in cubes
1 head (10 oz) broccoli, cut in half
6 portobella mushroom caps,
6 (3 inches each) or
3 (4 inches each)
450°F for 5–10 minutes
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
3 parsnips, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 package seitan (8 oz),
cut in 1-inch pieces
425°F for 5–10 minutes
2 small onions, peeled, cut in quarters
3 bell peppers, cut in 1-inch strips
1 lb baby potatoes, cut in half
12 frozen jumbo shrimp
425°F for 2–5 minutes
6 frozen plant-based sausages
400°F for 5–10 minutes
6 plant-based sausages
1 package tempeh (8 oz),
cut in /-inch strips or
1-inch cubes
12 frozen meatballs 375°F for 10–15 minutes
6 Italian sausages 390°F for 8–10 minutes
4 frozen breaded chicken
breast cutlets (5 oz each)
450°F for 7–10 minutes
1 lb sweet potatoes, cut in 1-inch pieces
4 chicken breasts, boneless,
skinless (6–8 oz each)
390°F for 10–15 minutes
4 frozen breaded
eggplant cutlets
450°F for 8–10 minutes
SEASON FINISHING TOUCHES
When cooking is
complete, add finishing
touches by stirring
cheese, spinach, arugula
or pesto into the grains.
GRAIN
2 cup white rice, rinsed
4 cups water or stock
2 tablespoons butter or oil
2 cups Israeli couscous
3 cups water or stock
1 tablespoon butter or oil
1 cup instant brown rice
2 cups water or stock
2 cups quinoa, rinsed
3 cups water or stock
1 cup Arborio rice
4 cups water or stock
Rice & beans, boxed
Cajun-style rice, boxed
Spanish-style rice, boxed
Rice pilaf, boxed
Add water, seasoning,
and oil per box instructions
BBQ seasoning
Jerk seasoning
Seasoning salt
Garlic & herb
seasoning
Fajita seasoning
Seasoning of choice
TIP Marinate proteins
up to 6 hours or buy
them pre-marinated to
save time.