{"id":1188,"date":"2021-10-05T02:21:56","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T02:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fueledwithfood.com\/?p=1188"},"modified":"2021-10-05T02:21:59","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T02:21:59","slug":"how-to-steam-cauliflower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fueledwithfood.com\/how-to-steam-cauliflower\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Steam Cauliflower (w\/ Herb Recipe!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Steaming cauliflower is a quick and easy process to get nutritious veggies for your next dinner. When you steam cauliflower, it\u2019s a more gentle way of cooking to keep a lot of the healthy antioxidants and vitamins in your veggies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tips for Perfect Steamed Cauliflower<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One big tip when steaming cauliflower is to wait until the water is already boiling and the steam is escaping the top of the lid BEFORE adding the florets. This prevents overcooking the cauliflower because you can more precisely gauge your cooking time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conversely, if you put the veggies in while the water is cold, the time variance between stoves, steamers etc. could mean that you have your veggies on the steam way longer than how we or others developed the recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t have a steamer you can create a makeshift steamer with three pieces of aluminum, a large pot with a lid, and a heat-safe plate that fits inside the pot. Roll each piece of aluminum into a ball that\u2019s at least 2 inches wide. Place them inside the pot in the shape of a triangle. Fill the pot with water until it reaches the top of the foil. Put the plate on top and cover it with a lid. Use this as a traditional steamer once the water is boiling.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long to Steam Cauliflower<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Steaming time for fresh cauliflower typically depends on the size of your cauliflower florets. Try to cut your head of cauliflower into florets that are one to two-inch pieces; This size of cauliflower florets is easier to eat because they\u2019re bite-sized and also only take about 5-7 minutes to steam. You also want to keep the cauliflower in even shaped and sized pieces to help them all finish cooking at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is It Better To Boil or Steam Cauliflower?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Boiling vegetables can cause its water-soluble nutrients<\/a> (like vitamin c) to degrade, but a study found that steaming helped preserve more nutrients at the end of cooking. If you want to keep as many nutrients in your vegetables as cauliflower, then steaming is the way to go because it provides a more gentle way of cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does Cauliflower Take Longer To Steam Than Broccoli?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you already have experience steaming broccoli, then you\u2019re in for some luck because it takes about the same time to steam cauliflower. For cauliflower and broccoli florets that are 1 to 2 inches in size, you can steam both of them for about 5-7 minutes until they\u2019re al dente. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cauliflower Seasoning Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What\u2019s great about steamed cauliflower is that it\u2019s the perfect blank canvas to build on different flavors. To add extra flavor to your cauliflower, sprinkle on some aromatic and tasty herbs and spices to your florets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An easy and accessible seasoning mix is a combination of spices and herbs that you most likely can already find in your cupboard: garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, and salt. Don\u2019t let this mix of spices stop your experimenting, you can also add parmesan cheese, paprika, cayenne, rosemary, thyme, and many more to your cauliflower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Herby Steamed Cauliflower<\/h2>\n
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Learn how to make steamed cauliflower in under 10 minutes and make it extra flavorful with some seasoning!<\/span><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Course <\/span>Side Dish<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Cuisine <\/span>American<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Keyword <\/span>steamed vegetables<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Prep Time <\/span>5<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Cook Time <\/span>5<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Total Time <\/span>10<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Servings <\/span>4<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Calories <\/span>40<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

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