Steamed Cauliflower Recipes

GARLIC SAUTEED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Cook cauliflower in a large pot of salted, boiling water until barely crisp-tender; drain well.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the oil. Saute' the garlic and desired amount of red chile pepper until the garlic just begins to brown (being careful to not let it burn!).
• Add the cauliflower and cook a few minutes, stirring, until completely coated in oil.
• Sprinkle with kosher salt to taste and serve.

STEAMED MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Place cauliflower florets in a large microwave-safe bowl with enough water to just cover the bottom of the bowl.
• Cover bowl loosely with waxed paper or a paper towel and steam cauliflower in microwave on high until tender, 4 to 5 minutes; drain.
• Place drained cauliflower in a food processor with goat cheese and puree until completely smooth; season with black pepper.

STEAMED BABY CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat water, celery, lemon, and garlic together in a saucepan. Place cauliflower in a steamer basket and set over water. Steam cauliflower for 5 to 7 minutes or until fork tender.
• Meanwhile, combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl and toss with dressing. Serve warm.

ZESTY STEAMED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Steam whole cauliflower for approximately 20 minutes.
• Remove from steamer and place in a casserole dish.
• Blend all other ingredients together and pour over cauliflower.
• Place in oven on broil for approximately 10-15 minutes or until top starts to lightly brown.

SIMPLE STEAMED CAULIFLOWER WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Bring one to two inches of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. Add cauliflower to the steamer basket, cover the saucepan, and steam until the cauliflower is tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Remove the steamer basket from the saucepan, and pour out the water. Empty the cauliflower out of the steamer basket back into the pot. Drizzle on oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Add herbs and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

STEAMED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Set a steamer basket in a large saucepan with a lid. Fill with enough salted water to come just below basket; bring to a boil. Add 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cored and cut into small florets. Reduce to a simmer, and cover; cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

STEAMED CAULIFLOWER WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Trim cauliflower: remove leaves and leaf stalks. Turn head over and trim out the center of the core, but not so much that the florets fall apart. Heat about 2 inches salted water in the bottom of a steamer. Put whole head in the steamer basket and cook just until a sharp knife can pierce it with a slight resistance, 10-20 minutes, depending on the size of the head. Don't overcook; it will continue to cook from residual heat. While the cauliflower cooks, heat butter in a small saucepan until it just begins to brown. This will not take very long--watch closely so it doesn't burn. Zest the lemon, then cut in half and squeeze out the juice. Add to browned butter. Chop parsley and add to butter. When the cauliflower is done, remove to serving dish and spoon sauce over. Slice into quarters to serve.

LEMON HERB STEAMED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Chop the cauliflower into florets.
• Place 1 1/2 cups water into a saucepan or pot. If using a steamer basket without a handle, add it to the pot now: the water surface should be right under the basket. Bring the water to a boil.
• Once boiling, add the cauliflower (in the steamer basket, if it has a handle). Steam with the lid on 10 to 12 minutes until just tender, testing with a fork to assess whether it's done.
• Carefully remove the cauliflower to a bowl, draining any excess liquid. Toss with the remaining ingredients and serve. (Store leftovers refrigerated.)

STEAMED WHOLE CAULIFLOWER WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a pot and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Place cauliflower in the insert, drizzle with olive oil, and spread olives around it; spread parsley and garlic on top and season with salt.
• Cover and cook over medium to low heat until a skewer easily pierces the cauliflower and the center is soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Add a couple of tablespoons of water during cooking to avoid burning.

STEAMED WHOLE CAULIFLOWER WITH PAPRIKA BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast panko in a large skillet over medium-high heat until golden, tossing occasionally, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; let cool, then stir in salt and cheese.
• Place a steamer basket in a pot filled with water to just below basket. Bring to a boil, then place cauliflower in basket; cover and steam 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low; steam until cauliflower is fork-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until browned, about 9 minutes. Remove from heat; swirl in paprika. Pour half of brown butter over cauliflower; sprinkle with half of panko mixture. Cut cauliflower into chunks with a paring knife. Pour remaining brown butter over top; sprinkle with remaining panko mixture. Serve.

STEAMED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan with a tight fitting lid, bring to a boil 1/2 to 3/4 inch of water and add the tablespoon of herbs de provence. Stem-side down, place the whole head of cauliflower in the boiling liquid and cover with the lid. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cauliflower is easily pierced with a knife. Remove the cauliflower from the pot and place in a shallow bowl. Turn up the heat and reduce the liquid in the pot to 1/3 to 1/2 cup. Add the butter or olive oil and the chopped fresh herbs. Pour the reduced liquid with the herbs over the cauliflower. Slice the cauliflower into wedeges (like a slice of cake) using a sharp knife and spoon a little bit of the sauce over each portion.

STEAMED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Remove and discard any outer leaves on the cauliflower. Halve through the stem and cut out and remove the inner core. Break the cauliflower into florets.
• Pour about an inch of water into a skillet or wok and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Put the cauliflower florets in a steamer basket and season with salt. Set the steamer basket over the boiling water and cook until tender, 4 to 8 minutes depending on the size of the florets. Transfer the cauliflower to a plate, sprinkle with black pepper and serve.

EASY CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Garnish with a sprinkling of paprika and chopped parsley, if desired. Serve and enjoy.