How To Make 3-Ingredient Steamed Cauliflower
Enjoy a healthier side by whipping up this steamed cauliflower! It’s made with tender cauliflowers that’s lightly seasoned and takes no time to make.
Preparation: 5 minutes
Cooking: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4cupscauliflower florets,trimmed, washed
- 1½cupswater,or as needed
- salt and pepper
- butter,for serving, optional
Instructions
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Place a steam basket or colander into a large saucepan.
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Add the cauliflower to the basket, then add enough water to cover the bottom of the saucepan.
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Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
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Season with salt, pepper, and butter if desired. Serve, and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- For a softer cauliflower, cook for 7 to 9 minutes.
- If a steamer is not available, add ½-inch of water into the bottom of a saucepan and add the cauliflower directly to the saucepan. Proceed with recipe as directed.
Nutrition
- Calories: 47.33kcal
- Fat: 2.48g
- Saturated Fat: 1.52g
- Trans Fat: 0.09g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 0.60g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.12g
- Carbohydrates: 5.70g
- Fiber: 2.29g
- Sugar: 2.05g
- Protein: 2.14g
- Cholesterol: 5.73mg
- Sodium: 463.06mg
- Calcium: 29.71mg
- Potassium: 328.47mg
- Iron: 0.51mg
- Vitamin A: 18.38µg
- Vitamin C: 51.57mg
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