With its everyday size and shape, this Casserole is perfect for preparing soups, bean dishes, rice, and even boiling corn or potatoes. The revolutionary Steam-Seal® lid and Nutri-Steam Valve® work together to seal steam inside the cookware, cooking vegetables with less water and meats and proteins without added fats or oils. 5-layer construction includes an 18/10 stainless steel interior, 3-layer aluminum core, and magnetic stainless steel exterior for outstanding, even heat distribution.