What food can be steamed?

A wide variety of foods can be steamed, making it a versatile and healthy cooking method! Here's a breakdown by category:

Vegetables:

* Root vegetables: Carrots, potatoes, beets, parsnips, turnips

* Leafy greens: Spinach, kale, collard greens, chard

* Cruciferous vegetables: Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts

* Other vegetables: Asparagus, green beans, zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, corn on the cob, artichokes

Fruits:

* Citrus fruits: Oranges, lemons, grapefruits

* Other fruits: Apples, pears, plums, peaches, berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)

Protein:

* Fish: Salmon, cod, trout, tilapia, shrimp, scallops

* Poultry: Chicken, turkey, duck

* Meat: Pork chops, beef tenderloin, lamb chops

* Eggs: Hard-boiled or poached eggs

Grains:

* Rice: Basmati, jasmine, brown rice

* Quinoa: White, red, black

* Other grains: Couscous, barley, bulgur

Other:

* Dumplings: Potstickers, gyoza, wontons

* Bread: Bao buns, dumplings

* Beans: Edamame, chickpeas

Tips for steaming:

* Use a steamer basket or a colander placed over boiling water.

* Add a small amount of water to the pot to prevent it from boiling dry.

* Don't overcrowd the steamer basket.

* Steam food until tender, but not mushy.

Benefits of steaming:

* Healthy: Preserves nutrients and flavor.

* Easy: Simple and doesn't require any oil or fat.

* Versatile: Can be used for a wide variety of foods.

* Convenient: Can be done in a single pot.

Let me know if you'd like more specific recipe ideas for steaming particular foods!