Steamed Cauliflower
This Steamed Cauliflower recipe is a simple, healthy, and delicious way to enjoy fresh cauliflower. With just a few minutes of steaming, you’ll have tender, flavorful cauliflower ready to be seasoned to your liking. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1kcal
Equipment
- 1 Pot
- 1 Steamer basket
Ingredients
- 1 whole Fresh cauliflower florets
- 2 cup Water enough to produce steam, about 1 inch in the pot
- 1/2 tsp salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
- optional seasonings your choice
Instructions
- Fill a pot with a small amount of water, just enough to produce steam but not touching the steamer basket.
- Place the steamer basket in the pot, ensuring it does not touch the water.
- Add the cauliflower florets to the steamer basket.
- Cover the pot, leaving a small opening for steam to escape if necessary.
- Steam the cauliflower for 5 minutes, then check for tenderness with a fork.
- If not tender enough, steam for an additional 3 minutes.
- Check again; if needed, steam for another minute until desired tenderness is reached.
- Once done, remove the steamer basket from the pot.
- Transfer the cauliflower to a plate.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and any other preferred seasonings.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust steaming time based on the size of florets and desired tenderness.
- Handle the steamer basket carefully; steam can be very hot.
- Experiment with different seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, or herbs.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 0.03g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.03mg