how to roast vegetables on convection
462216
Haven't tried veggies but have attempted other food on this setting, very slow...I don't see the convection speed I would in my full-size oven.
863588
your best bet is to look up how long to boil a vegetable to cook it, and steam it for the same time. some veggies cook more quickly than others. the rule of thumb for things like broccoli, peas, green beans is about 7 minutes. steam for 5 then test one. if good, eat on and enjoy...if not steam a few more minutes. steaming keeps the vegetable's flavor and color better than boiling, plus they don't get soggy. good luck!
437767
You have to weigh the beans, then push the appropriate button to match that weight. Then figure out what program and profile you want. It takes a few roasts to figure out exactly what you need, but may change depending on the type of bean. And then you want to stay near, set your timer and listen for cracks...knowing you might want to stop a bit short of your desired roast as it will keep cooking a bit during cool down. Then when cooled, use a hand vac to vacuum up the chaff. I do 5 roasts and then do a cleaning cycle as recommended....just push the 1/4 lb button, then the start button. After the cleaning cycle I use a generic Magic Eraser sponge to wipe the surface of the inside of the machine to get the remaining oils off. The manual and website may suggest something else, but this works for me. That's it! Oh yeah, and once every six months, take out the screws off the plate and clean the fan underneath. It's just a computer case fan, so pretty easy to do with canned air.
228500
Yes you can do as described but it isn't really steaming but rather boiling the veggies. The legs on this unit are nubs and not long enough to lift veggies put of water. A steam basket would be more appropriate. There is one made of stainless with 1" legs built to open (blossom like a flower) to fit the vessel being used to cook with. BTW it doesn't take a few inches to steam veggies for most families. The less water used the faster the water will create steam.
608696
The Lekue does veggies any way you like them. My model has a red tray into which I pour olive oil and water. The steaming of vegetables depends on how long you microwave them. I think it takes some experimentation ~ depending on the power of your microwave
189965
Not sure that you can since roasting is a dry heat method where the heat in the oven surrounds the food. With the exception of the sauté function, cooking in this is about moisture with little evaporation. If you turned the unit on sauté and tried to roast something, it would be like tring to roast something on a pot on the stovetop -- that method isn't roasting.
1151197
Cooks good on electric. Heat griddle on medium heat, then add oil (i use coconut oil) let oil heat up, then cook food.
89256
I only have a microwave. I am not sure about the convection fan.I think I would experiment with a baked potatoe for the convectionand see how it goes.
2229969
I have had a great deal of success roasting meats and vegetables in this oven. Recently, I marinated and cooked some pork spare ribs. I used a beer and crushed pineapple marinade with garlic, black pepper and fish sauce, and cooked them in convection mode at 200 degrees for 5 hours. I have also cooked beef using similar "low and slow" methods. Chicken legs, marinated in wine vinegar, yellow mustard, garlic and black pepper, roasted at 300 degrees for 1 hour and 45 minutes yields tender, juicy meat and crisp skin. Roasting vegetables is also very easy, and can yield some tasty sides. I have had a great deal of success roasting meats and vegetables in this oven. Recently, I marinated and cooked some pork spare ribs. I used a beer and crushed pineapple marinade with garlic, black pepper and fish sauce, and cooked them in convection mode at 200 degrees for 5 hours. I have also cooked beef using similar "low and slow" methods. Chicken legs, marinated in wine vinegar, yellow mustard, garlic and black pepper, roasted at 300 degrees for 1 hour and 45 minutes yields tender, juicy meat and crisp skin. Roasting vegetables is also very easy, and can yield some tasty sides.
920111
My bride of 44 years tell me that it is straight convection, when used in that mode. However, there is a compu cook mode, it will combine both means of convection and microwave. From my perspective, when using convection, we use a metal dish, and it doesn't spark. That seems to be the sign that it is only using convection when in the convection mode. I sure hope this helps. This is the second of these that we have had, and we both love it. Good luck, and again, I hope this helps you. Harry
228501
Yes you can do as described but it isn't really steaming but rather boiling the veggies. The legs on this unit are nubs and not long enough to lift veggies put of water. A steam basket would be more appropriate. There is one made of stainless with 1" legs built to open (blossom like a flower) to fit the vessel being used to cook with. BTW it doesn't take a few inches to steam veggies for most families. The less water used the faster the water will create steam. I popped over and looked. Do an Amazon search for steam basket and you will see several better suited for steaming. As for this cast iron trivet, I own several and use them for braising meats on the stove top. Yes you can do as described but it isn't really steaming but rather boiling the veggies. The legs on this unit are nubs and not long enough to lift veggies put of water. A steam basket would be more appropriate. There is one made of stainless with 1" legs built to open (blossom like a flower) to fit the vessel being used to cook with. BTW it doesn't take a few inches to steam veggies for most families. The less water used the faster the water will create steam. I popped over and looked. Do an Amazon search for steam basket and you will see several better suited for steaming. As for... » Read More Yes you can do as described but it isn't really steaming but rather boiling the veggies. The legs on this unit are nubs and not long enough to lift veggies put of water. A steam basket would be more appropriate. There is one made of stainless with 1" legs built to open (blossom like a flower) to fit the vessel being used to cook with. BTW it doesn't take a few inches to steam veggies for most families. The less water used the faster the water will create steam. I popped over and looked. Do an Amazon search for steam basket and you will see several better suited for steaming. As for this cast iron trivet, I own several and use them for braising meats on the stove top. « Show Less
989521
the convection is a separate setting...you can bake or convection bake or broil
1462006
Yes, I made a pot roast by browning the meat and sautéing the onions and garlic on the stove then added additional vegs, water and potatoes and slow cooked it on #2 for the day. Came out tender and delicious.
205307
Roasted garlic on French bread and in mashed potatoes. An excellent garlic roaster. You can't beat cast iron!
69679
Pressure cooker comes with grid, place in bottom. fill with 2 c water. prepare & pour batter into mold. (you can use browning to heat water. grease mold carefully pour batter into each mold with a ladle covering 75% of area. Leave a little space for batter to rise. Place mold filled with batter into cooker. cover with lid with out adding weight or whisle on lid. increase heat to high pressure, once steam starts to come from vent cook for 10 min. turn off let cooker cool for 5 minutes. remove the mold, scoop out with butter knife. never overfill mold or batter all over. hope its helpful! Pressure cooker comes with grid, place in bottom. fill with 2 c water. prepare & pour batter into mold. (you can use browning to heat water. grease mold carefully pour batter into each mold with a ladle covering 75% of area. Leave a little space for batter to rise. Place mold filled with batter into cooker. cover with lid with out adding weight or whisle on lid. increase heat to high pressure, once steam starts to come from vent cook for 10 min. turn off let cooker cool for 5 minutes. remove the mold, scoop out with butter knife. never overfill mold or batter all over. hope its helpful!
80898
Put cup water in bottom of pot wash veggies put in steamer put on med. high heat cover should not take longer than 10 minutes after the water starts to boil.
167054
Yes you can. You can cook with metal trays (and you must cook with metal trays) in the convection function. You choose whether you use this machine as a microwave (no metal trays) or convection oven just like your regular oven at home (using metal trays). I made bread, biscuits, cakes, and brownies in metal trays using the convection function then turn around and defrost my steak and cook my broccoli using microwave in a glass tray or on a paper plate. You get to choose. I love this machine.