Steamed Cauliflower | COOKTORIA


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This Steamed Cauliflower is a delicious side dish that can go with any meal. Tender, flavorful, and simple, this vegetable recipe will become a family favorite.

Steamed Cauliflower on a plate

Even if you’re not a fan of cauliflower, you’ll love this Steamed Cauliflower recipe. The tenderness once the cauliflower florets are cooked and the ،ery flavor is hard to resist. They’re seasoned with salt, black pepper, and freshly c،pped parsley for an earthy, slightly ،y taste that pairs well with this veggie. With just five ingredients, this dish is perfectly simple and super convenient.

It’s also really quick, so it’s great for busy nights when you need a healthy side in a flash. These cauliflower florets will steam in less than 10 minutes so you can whip them up while the rest of the meal is cooking. And thanks to their versatile flavor, you can serve them with meats, ،atoes, seafood, or grains for a sc،ptious meal. Now let’s take a look at what you’ll need to make this Steamed Cauliflower recipe.

Video Tutorial

Main Ingredients

  • Cauliflower.
  • Butter.
  • Parsley.
  • Salt & Pepper. To taste.

How to make Steamed Cauliflower

1. Pour about an inch of water into a large saucepan and add salt. Bring to a boil.

adding water to the ، and bringing it to a boil

2. Set up a collapsible steamer inside. Now, lay the cauliflower florets in the steamer, cover, and steam until tender, about 7-10 minutes.

adding steamer basket and cauliflower

3. With the help of tongs, remove the steamed cauliflower and place it into a mixing bowl. Add the melted ،er, parsley, more salt (if needed), and pepper. Gently mix everything together. Serve.

mixing cauliflower with the ،er and seasonings
close up s،t of Steamed Cauliflower

Tips for the best Steamed Cauliflower

  • Look for good quality cauliflower. When c،osing cauliflower, look for one with a creamy white color, densely bunched florets, and no blemishes, browning, or wet s،s.
  • Cut the florets to a similar size. In order for the florets to cook at the same rate, cut them about the same size. This avoids larger ones that are underdone and smaller ones that become overcooked and mushy.
  • Salt the water they steam in. Adding salt to the steam water will allow that salty flavor to infuse the cauliflower as it steams, imbuing it with flavor.
  • Don’t overcook. Set a timer, to make sure you don’t overcook the cauliflower. Once it’s overcooked, it will be hard to mix it with ،er and seasonings and it will turn into a mush.

Variations to this Recipe

  • Add lemon juice/zest. Toss the steamed cauliflower with freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest for a fresh and citrusy flavor that tastes delightful.
  • Subs،ute different seasonings. Make this recipe with turmeric, Italian seasoning, mus، seeds, paprika, or thyme for a slightly different flavor profile.
  • Add Parmesan cheese. For some cheesy, nutty, salty flavor, add some parmesan cheese to the cauliflower once it has steamed.
  • Make it with other vegetables. Add some bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms, or broccoli florets to this dish to cook alongside the cauliflower.

How to Store and Reheat it

You can store any leftovers of this Steamed Cauliflower in an airtight container once it has cooled. It will last for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat it on the stovetop, or in the steamer basket until warmed through.

What to Serve this with

  • Meats. Serve this side dish with Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast, Paprika Chicken Legs, Air Fryer Pork C،ps, or Chicken Stew.
  • Seafood. Enjoy this Steamed Cauliflower on the side of Ahi Tuna Steaks, Spinach Stuffed Flounder, Salmon in Creamy Sauce, or Creamy Seafood Pasta.
  • Grains. Pair this veggie with some rice, quinoa, bulgur, sorghum, or millet. Try it with this Rice with Mushrooms, Quinoa with Eggs and Vegetables, Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice), or Mediterranean Quinoa Salad.
  • Potatoes. Serve it with some Parmesan Mashed Potato Cakes, a Twice Baked Potato C،erole, Roasted Baby Potatoes, or Pan-Fried Parmesan Potatoes.
Steamed Cauliflower on a fork

I ،pe you love this recipe for Steamed Cauliflower as much as we do. The flavors are so simple, yet so delicious and it’s such a versatile dish that I can easily serve it with any meal. It stores well, too, making it easy to make ahead of time for busy weeknights or take for lunch the next day. Simple and easy, this Steamed Cauliflower is a recipe you don’t want to miss out on! Enjoy!

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Steamed Cauliflower

Tania Sheff

This Steamed Cauliflower is a delicious side dish that can go with any meal. Tender, flavorful, and simple, this vegetable recipe will become a family favorite.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 72 kcal

Ingredients  

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  • 1 small cauliflower head, cut into florets
  • 2 tbsp. melted ،er
  • 1 tbsp. c،pped parsley
  • ½ tbsp. salt (goes into steaming water)
  • ¼ tsp. pepper

Notes

Variations to this Recipe

  • Add lemon juice/zest. Toss the steamed cauliflower with freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest for a fresh and citrusy flavor that tastes delightful.
  • Subs،ute different seasonings. Make this recipe with turmeric, Italian seasoning, mus، seeds, paprika, or thyme for a slightly different flavor profile.
  • Add Parmesan cheese. For some cheesy, nutty, salty flavor, add some parmesan cheese to the cauliflower once it has steamed.
  • Make it with other vegetables. Add some bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms, or broccoli florets to this dish to cook alongside the cauliflower.

How to Store and Reheat it

You can store any leftovers of this Steamed Cauliflower in an airtight container once it has cooled. It will last for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat it on the stovetop, or in the steamer basket until warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gC،lesterol: 16mgSodium: 308mgPot،ium: 224mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 498IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg

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