Best Food Steamers For Nutritious And Easy Cooking

The Morphy Richards Intellisteam Compact is of excellent value and comes fitted with a smart timer that makes sure your ingredients are cooked to perfection and ready to serve simultaneously. The horizontal layout of the baskets provides access to each compartment individually. Not to mention you can save your favourite programme settings, so everything is prepared the way you like it every time. If you are looking for a compact model that cooks a meal for two people, this is a great option.

Customer review: "I purchased this steamer based both on reviews and on listed features. I am on my own now and getting on a bit. I wanted something easy to use. The steamer is compact and looks good on my worktop. It is easy to use, wash and dry, and has a very good digital layout."

This Lakeland 3-Tier Digital Steamer is easy to use, healthy and affordable. No need to fill up pots with hot water, as this three-tier electric streamer has a 90-minute timer, well-sized baskets and a straightforward digital display to see when your meal will be ready.

Customer review: "Couldn't be happier with the purchase; there are more expensive machines in the review we read, and a few cheaper ones, but for under £50, the end results speak for themselves. I just need to think of more ingredients we can try to steam."

This helpful device from Joseph Joseph is simple to use, featuring an easy-lift fork handle for safe removal and a self-adjusting design to fit into pans at least 18cm in diameter. The basket opens up into the shape of a flower and collapses in on itself for storage. This is a great choice if you are looking for something easy to store away and use.

Customer review: "Just the ideal item for steaming vegetables in the Ninja Foodie. It adjusts automatically to the size of the Foodie’s steaming bowl. When the steaming process is finished, it can easily and safely be removed from the steaming bowl without risk of scalding."

The Russell Hobbs 3-Tier Food Steamer has stacked baskets with a capacity of nine litres. It has a large capacity and is energy-conserving, too, with a turbo steam ring design which creates steam in less than 40 seconds. 

Customer review: "This steamer is excellent; I hadn’t steamed veg before, but this 800Watt steamer will save lots of money, and the food retains its nutrients and taste. You can use 1, 2 or all three tiers. I've cooked all the usual veg like mashed potatoes, green beans, peas, broccoli, new potatoes etc. All you have to do is allow more time for your veg to cook; for instance, 20 min mash takes 30 mins for the potatoes to be ready. I’ve done boil-in-the-bag fish, too, with this. It costs less as you replace three pans and a great price; it’s a steamer so easy to clean."

Compact and high-performance, this Magimix food steamer comprises two 5.5-litre stainless steel baskets and a lower basket with holes in the base for steaming foods. It is easy to clean and can cook food from eggs to poultry and veggies.

Customer review: "I did a lot of research and decided on the Magimix steamer; it's all stainless steel of excellent quality. I am looking to lose weight, so this has greatly supported my journey. You can do so much with this steamer; it has two baskets so that it can work for an individual or large family. Honestly, look no further; this is the best steamer in terms of quality and convenience. I time my steamer and go about doing my chores; it's just perfect."

The Intellisteam food steamer from Morphy Richards is sleek, easy to use, and the perfect solution for those looking to make more nutritious, balanced meals. With many pre-set modes, you just need to add in your food of choice, and when the steaming has finished, it will keep it warm for you for up to 40 minutes.

Customer review: "This is by far the best steamer I have used. It is straightforward to programme. I am heading towards 72, and I found it very easy to programme. I have found that it cooks potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, green beans and butternut squash beautifully. Well worth getting the machine with the stainless steel containers as I think they are more robust. Plus, they go to the bottom of the dishwasher, whereas plastic containers go to the top. And don’t forget to register it for your extra year of warranty. Always worth doing. Buy and enjoy."

Cheap and cheerful, this steamer is an effective way to steam your food in your microwave for small portions. If you don't have enough room for another appliance, this steamer box has a release vent in the lid for splatter-free heating. The box allows steam to escape whilst maintaining moisture in your food for perfectly cooked veg, fish or your favourite steamed dish. Not to mention it is dishwasher safe.

Customer review: "I love this. Great for steaming vegetables. I was so impressed I bought a set of three different sizes and a porridge bowl."

Not only does this bamboo steamer look great, but it is also fantastic for cooking and serving. This is as traditional as it gets, and as bamboo is naturally absorbent, it will soak up some of the steam and prevent your food from going soggy. If it's not broken, don't fix it, in our opinion. Naturally, you can make foods such as dim sum, sticky rice and steamed buns, as well as classic dishes such as salmon and veggies. 

Customer Review: "If you love Chinese dumplings as much as we do, this is def worth buying. Steams them quickly and effortlessly. Just the correct size for the two of us."

If you would prefer to stick to what you know, this 3-tier saucepan steamer is made from stainless steel and has silicone handles for heat protection. This steamer is the ideal option for cooking multiple meals on the hob and contains a tempered glass lid with a steam vent for extra protection from the hot steam.

Customer review: "Decent little steamer. I use it extensively for cooking fresh fish and veg (all part of a new, healthy lifestyle), and it does the job very well - I can cook the fish on one tier and the veg on the second tier.