10 Best Rice Cookers and Steamers for Vegetables
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Out of thousands of reviews for 92 products, over 500 people recommended Rice Cookers and Steamers specifically for Vegetables. These 10 are the most highly recommended products we found.
Black Decker HS2776 7-Cup
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$19 - $25
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24 People Recommend
"i use it practically every day, for rice, veggies, shrimp, anything you would normally boil or steam.…" - J. Ruggirello "jrugg" at Target.com "rice comes out perfect every time, and it's great for steaming veggies and just about anything else you can imagine.…" - JH at Target.com "it makes the best rice and steamed veggies.…" - ML at Target.com |
Sanyo ECJ-D55S 5.5-Cup
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$99 - $113
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17 People Recommend
"the steamer cycle can run a bit long, i like my veggies a little bit more crispy, but it does a good job if you keep an eye on it.…" - Cooking.com User "it is a great steamer as well, but check your veggies half-way, as it does not require the full steaming time........at least for my taste.…" - Cooking.com User "i've had other rice makers (the on/off kind) and just used them for steaming vegetables, but it would be ashamed to use this for only that.…" - Janet at Cooking.com |
Sanyo ECJ-D100S Micom 10-Cup
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$98 - $146
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16 People Recommend
"i have now used it to make rice and to make rice while steaming a bag of frozen vegetables.…" - jackyhan at Pricegrabber.com "not only it is a rice cooker but also cooks excellent rissotto, indian rice puddings,beans and rice, meat curry with rice you name it!…" - Amazon.com User "i like the larger size as i can steam veggies while i'm cooking the rice without problems, and i can use it as a slow cooker.…" - Amazon.com User |
Rival RC61
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$14 - $20
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16 People Recommend
"add veggies, stir, and then put the steamer basket on top with the tortillas inside for about 3 minutes on warm setting once you add the steamer!).…" - Target.com User "we even use the steamer basket for the veggies and everything comes out just right.…" - Target.com User "- in the steamer basket i put a fillet of salmon or mahi mahi and some frozen veggies seasoned with lemon pepper.…" - Target.com User |
Salton EST7
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$36 - $50
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14 People Recommend
"the best part is i can put all the items i want to steam into the steamer, set the timers (easy), press start and they all start at the appropriate times, so i don't have mushy veggies and hard rice.…" - Verna at Cooking.com "this is a great steamer - my only objection is that it's large which means if you're just steaming some vegetables, using one compartment,…" - Amazon.com User "cooks rice and cornbread really well and i can't stop eating the parsley red potatoes it steams.…" - Amazon.com User |
Zojirushi NH-VBC18 10-Cup
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$86 - $225
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10 People Recommend
"it does it all: white rice, brown rice, mixed rice(rice with veggies).…" - Amazon.com User "i am also looking forward to steaming other foods with my rice, putting chunks of fish and vegetables on top for a quick meal.…" - Amazon.com User "i have it for breakfast, quick lunch with some chicken and veggies, side dish for dinner, and late night snack.…" - Amazon.com User |
Panasonic SRTMB10
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$76 - $99
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10 People Recommend
"i have used it for rice, soup (actually what is known as the porridge cycle on most rice cookers), steamed vegetables, and cakes.…" - Amazon.com User "the rice will come out perfectly done and it's great for steaming vegetables too.…" - Amazon.com User "since then, she has used it at least a dozen times (in just a month!), and loves it - for making all types of rice, as well as steaming veggies.…" - Amazon.com User |
Cuisinart CRC-800 8-Cup
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$50 - $80
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9 People Recommend
"what is also is nice is that it has a nifty steaming basket for veggies which later you can add to the rice after it's cooked.…" - Overstock.com User "it is a good looking appliance.we cooked a dish with rice (of course) using chicked broth - and lots of cut up vegetables and afterwards added some chopped up cooked sausage.…" - Overstock.com User "the only thing i've tried so far is brown rice with lentils: that came out perfect.i use cornmeal a lot, so i still have to try that one.…" - Cooking.com User |
Krups FDH212 10-Cup
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$75 - $80
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9 People Recommend
"most often i cook rice but having the ability to cook boiled vegetables for my infant food was what got excited as i did not like the use of the microwave to make their meals.…" - Msn.com User "it steams veggies as good as the best steamers, and the slow-cook functions really cooks tough cuts of meat so they're melt-in-your-mouth tender.…" - Cooking.com User "we use it as a slow cooker most of the time but when we need a vegetable steamer or rice cooker it's right there ready to help.…" - Amazon.com User |
Black Decker RC410 16-Cup
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$38
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6 People Recommend
"it makes the best rice and steamed veggies.…" - ML at Target.com "i use it practically every day, for rice, veggies, shrimp, anything you would normally boil or steam.…" - J. Ruggirello "jrugg" at Target.com "rice comes out perfect every time, and it's great for steaming veggies and just about anything else you can imagine.…" - JH at Target.com |
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Rice Cookers and Steamers for Vegetables Buying Guide
Besides performing their eponymous function, rice cookers can also steam fresh vegetables at the same time - a real convenience for any home chef. Here are some tips for finding the best rice cooker/steamer combination for your home and family.
Capacity
If you're living alone there's no need to get a unit with 10 cups capacity, but if you're feeding a family of four it's going to be essential. As you are planning to cook vegetables as well as rice, you may want to get a larger unit than you would for rice alone. Check the capacity of the unit and make sure it fits your needs.
Warming Function
A convenient extra that lets you keep your steamed vegetables and rice warm after they have been prepared. When your rice & vegetables cook faster than the rest of your meal, the warming function allows you to avoid overcooking.
NonStick
There's nothing worse than scraping burned rice off the bottom of a pan. Nonstick units are easier to clean, and actually prevent the rice and vegetables from burning, within reason. If you can afford it, a nonstick rice cooker or steamer is worth the investment.
