Easy Steamed Cauliflower With Lemon Dressing
Here is the simplest method for preparing cauliflower. Thanks to the lemon dressing, this steamed cauliflower makes an excellent side dish! This side dish is easy to prepare and a lovely addition to your dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 whole head cauliflower trimmed
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ lemon
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove the leaves and leaf stalks from the cauliflower. Turn the head over and trim out the center core, being careful not to remove too much or the florets will fall apart.
- Place a steamer basket in a pot filled with water just below the basket. Bring to a boil, then place cauliflower in the basket, cover and steam for 10 - 15 minutes. Don't overcook the cauliflower because you want to preserve its texture and prevent it from becoming mushy. Steam it just long enough for a knife to easily pierce it.
- While the cauliflower is cooking, prepare the dressing.
- Rinse the parsley under cold water, shaking it to make sure all leaves get washed or you can soak it in a bowl of cold water and swish gently to remove any dirt. Lay the washed parsley on paper towels and blot dry. Using a sharp knife, chop the parsley into small pieces.
- To a small bow, add the olive oil, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper and the juice from the lemon. Whisk until all the ingredients are incorporated. Set aside.
- When the cauliflower is done steaming, carefully remove it from the pot and place it on a serving dish.
- Immediatley pour the lemon dressing over the top of the caulifloere and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 314mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 176IUVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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