best steamer insert for veggies?

[qwerty78]

hello all- I'm looking for a stemer that would fit into my 3.5 qt all clad saucepan. any suggestions? would a folding one work? should I spend extra for the all clad one?

and are the results any better/healthier than just putting the veggies directly into say 1/2 inch to and inch of boiling water with the lid on? am I really loosing that many nutriets?

thansk!

[greygarious]

Steamed vegetables keep their color and flavor better than boiled ones do, for sure. Supposedly nutrients, too. The cheap, collapsible/"folding" ones, with overlapping wings, that are sold in supermarkets work perfectly and adjust themselves to different pan sizes. Or use a strainer or colander, if you have one that will fit your pan.

[wattacetti]

They'll also cook faster than boiled ones.