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How To Steam Cauliflower

Steamed cauliflower is a great side dish that can be made without a steamer!
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to steam cauliflower
Yield: 4
Calories: 32kcal
Author: Joy Shull

Materials

  • 1 head of cauliflower
  • water as needed
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place a colander into a large saucepan.
  • Chop the cauliflower into florets, and add to the colander basket
  • Add enough water to cover the bottom of the saucepan
  • Place saucepan with the colander basket over medium high heat, and cover the cauliflower with a lid
  • Steam until fork tender, around 15 - 25 minutes, or until desired texture
  • Serve with butter, salt, and pepper, or with cheese sauce
  • To make cauliflower rice, run a knife through the steamed cauliflower until it is in small rice like pieces, serve immediately

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 97mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g