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How to Steam Cauliflower
Steamed Cauliflower is simple and quick, making it a staple side dish for any day of the week!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 25 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups cauliflower florets trimmed and washed
- 1 ½ cups water or as needed
- salt and black pepper
- butter for serving, optional
Instructions
- Place a steam basket or colander into a large saucepan.
- Add cauliflower to the basket and add enough water to cover the bottom of the saucepan.
- Bring water to a boil, reduce heat to simmer.
- Cover and cook 5-6 minutes or until tender-crisp (or cook 7-9 minutes for soft cauliflower).
- Season with salt, pepper & butter if desired.
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Notes
- Nutrition information is for cauliflower only.
- If you do not have a steamer, add 1/2 " water into the bottom of a saucepan and add cauliflower directly to the saucepan. Proceed with recipe as directed.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
25
(1%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
34mg
(1%)
Potassium
299mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 25
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 25 | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.