steaming veg for finger food - is there an easier way then getting out the big ol' steamer?

[Holymoly321]

Like, can I do carrot sticks in the microwave for instance? Also, what other things can I do? DS is 6mths and have been giving him purees for almost 2 weeks now so want to offer finger foods too.

We do everything in the microwave - I never do veg any other way.

We just put them in a tupperware with a little bit of water, then put a lid loosely on and zap for a couple of minutes, then test. You'll get to know what veg need how long in your microwave. Dead easy.

I was just coming on to talk about microwave steaming. Or cook them on the hob in a little saucepan and a bit of water, but watch them like a hawk!

we do as the beanbaggy one does

Yes i use microwave too. DS used to like litle brocolli florets, carrots, courgette, etc.

For when you are extra lazy you can buy microwaveable single portion bags of veg. like this

these work fantastically