Glass Steamer Basket: The Healthy Way to Cook Every Day

Whether you’re a passionate home cook or an experienced chef, our glass steamer basket will transform the way you prepare meals, especially if you’re looking for a healthier cooking method. Discover how to preserve flavours and nutrients in your favourite dishes while simplifying your daily routine with the Pyrex® steaming basket, an essential addition to yourcookware collection.

The Pyrex® Glass Steamer Basket

The Pyrex® steaming basket is much more than a simple kitchen accessory: it’s a versatile tool that allows you to cook healthy, delicious meals with ease. Made from high-quality borosilicate glass, this basket is designed to withstand extreme temperatures, from freezer to oven, without risk of cracking or warping. Its transparent design lets you monitor your food as it cooks, ensuring perfect results every time.

Thanks to its compatibility with the oven, microwave and hob (when placed over a saucepan), the Pyrex® glass steamer basket offers exceptional versatility. Whether you want to steam crisp vegetables, delicate fish or homemade dumplings, this basket makes it easy to prepare a wide variety of recipes.

Its ergonomic design and practical handles ensure safe and comfortable handling during cooking.

How to Use a Steamer Basket

Using the Pyrex® glass steamer basket is simple, even for beginners. Fill a saucepan with water and bring it to the boil. Once boiling, place the steamer basket on top so it sits securely above the water without touching it.

Arrange your food in the basket without overlapping to ensure even cooking. Cover the saucepan with a lid to trap the steam and cook according to your recipe.

Thanks to its clever design, you can stack multiple baskets on the same pan to steam different foods at once. You can even cook pasta, rice or potatoes in the pan below while steaming vegetables or fish above. When cooking is complete, remove the basket using the ergonomic handles and enjoy perfectly steamed, healthy dishes.

Why Choose Steaming?

Steaming offers numerous benefits that make it a must for anyone seeking a healthy, balanced diet.

● It requiresno added fat, making it a light and diet-friendly cooking method. By avoiding oils and butter, you significantly reduce calories while preserving natural flavour.

● Steaming alsoretains essential nutrients, especially in vegetables, unlike other cooking methods that can cause vitamin and mineral loss. It keeps food tender, colourful and full of flavour, while aiding digestion.

● Steaming isextremely versatile, ideal for vegetables, fish, seafood, meat or dumplings: perfect for vegetarians, flexitarians and omnivores alike.

Recipes to Try with Your Pyrex® Steamer Basket

With your Pyrex® glass steamer basket, the culinary possibilities are endless.

1. Crisp steamed vegetables: prepare a variety of fresh vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, green beans and zucchini. Cut them into uniform-sized pieces and place them in the steamer basket. Cook until tender but still slightly crunchy. Serve with a light sauce of lemon juice, fromage blanc and fresh herbs for a healthy, tasty dish.

1. Fish en papillote: wrap fresh fish fillets in parchment paper with lemon slices, fresh herbs and spices of your choice. Place the papillotes in the steamer basket and cook until the fish is cooked to perfection and just tender. Serve with brown rice or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.

1. Homemade gyozas: make a gyoza dough with flour, water and a pinch of salt. Fill with minced meat, vegetables or seafood, as you prefer. Place the ravioli in the steamer basket and cook until plump and steaming. Serve with a lightly spiced soy sauce for a delicious and comforting dish.

Why Choose a Glass Steamer Basket?

A glass steamer basket offers clear advantages over plastic or metal alternatives. Pyrex® uses borosilicate glass, renowned for its durability and strength. Unlike plastic, which can warp or release harmful substances under heat, glass retains its shape and is completely safe for food use.

It’s non-porous, so it doesn’t absorb odours or stains, ensuring hygienic cooking every time.

Glass is also eco-friendly (fully recyclable and reusable without losing quality) helping reduce plastic waste and protect the environment.

Pyrex® glass steamer baskets are essential tools for any kitchen focused on health and quality. Explore our full range of glass cookware now in our online shop!