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Steamed cauliflower florets on a white plate, garnished with fresh herbs and black pepper.

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • Water for steaming
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil optional
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  • Rinse cauliflower under cold water and cut into even-sized florets.
    Rinsing a head of cauliflower under cold water for steamed cauliflower.
  • Fill a pot with about 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Place a steamer basket into the pot, making sure the water does not touch the bottom of the basket.
    Placing a metal steamer basket into a pot for steamed cauliflower.
  • Add the cauliflower florets to the steamer basket. Cover and steam for about 5 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender but still retains a bit of crunch.
    Adding cauliflower florets to a steamer basket for steamed cauliflower.
  • Remove the cauliflower from the steamer and transfer to a serving bowl. If desired, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
    Cauliflower florets seasoned with black pepper, with olive oil and salt grinders for steamed cauliflower.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 67kcal (3%) Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) Protein: 3g (6%) Fat: 4g (6%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Sodium: 334mg (15%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 3g (3%)

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Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.