How To Boil Frozen Cauliflower On Stove Top
Boiled cauliflower makes with simple seasonings makes simple, easy, healthy vegetable side dish with lunch or dinner!
Servings: 6
Calories: 40kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz cauliflower florets I used frozen cauliflower
- 3 cups water adjust as needed
- salt adjust to taste
for seasoning (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the cauliflower florets in a medium sized saucepan.
- Add water, make sure the water level is barely above the level of cauliflower florets.
- Sprinkle salt and bring the mixture to a boil in high heat.
- Once the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to medium and boil the cauliflower florets for another 3 minutes until tender.
- If you boil the cauliflower florets for more time, they can get too soft and mushy. If you are using fresh cauliflower florets, you need to boil only for about 2 minutes.
- Using a long slotted spoon, carefully transfer the boiled cauliflower to serving plate.
- Add the olive oil and black pepper powder for seasoning (if using), enjoy as a vegetable side dish with any meal including lunch or dinner!
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 0.5IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.3mg