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How to Blanch Cauliflower
Learn How to Blanch Cauliflower to transform its strong bitter taste into something mild and mellow. Use it for quick-cooking sides or mains, on veggie platters, or added to salads and grain bowls.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
servings (1/2 cup each)
Calories:
51 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cauliflower florets
- 2 teaspoons salt (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 4 quarts water and 2 teaspoons salt to a rapid boil. Fill a large bowl with cold water and ice.
- Carefully lower the cauliflower florets into the boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. The cauliflower should be just barely tender.
- With a slotted spoon, remove the cauliflower and immediately plunge into the ice water.
- When the cauliflower is completely cool, drain it from the ice water into a strainer and pat dry with a paper towel.
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Notes
- Uniform size: Cut the cauliflower into pieces that are all about the same size so they cook evenly.
- Buying: Choose bright white cauliflower that has a firm heading without brown spots. Cauliflower should feel heavy for its size.
- Storing: Whole cauliflower should be stored in an open bag in the refrigerator. Use cauliflower within 3-4 days.
- Yield: This recipe makes 6 servings (1/2 cup blanched cauliflower each). 1 pound cauliflower yields about 6 cups raw florets or 3 cups blanched florets.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5 cup
Calories
51kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
825mg
(34%)
Potassium
478mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
942IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
135mg
(150%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings (1/2 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5 cup | |
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 825mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 478mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 942IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 135mg | 150% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.