How to Steam Cauliflower in the Microwave
How to Steam Cauliflower in the Microwave for a quick and simple side or to use in recipes that call for cooked cauliflower.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 1 head cauliflower
- 2 to 3 tablespoons water
- Melted butter
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Cheese sauce
Instructions
- 1
Wash your head of cauliflower well, and use a sharp knife to cut it into bite-sized florets.
- 2
Place pieces in a microwave-safe bowl and add just enough water to cover the bottom of the bowl, 2 to 3 tablespoons.
- 3
Place a plate over the bowl and microwave for 3 to 4 minutes, depending on how much bite you like in your cauliflower and how powerful your microwave is.
- 4
Let the cauliflower sit in the microwave for 1 minute before removing from the microwave. Be careful, the steam trapped under the plate will be hot.
- 5
Toss with butter and salt and pepper or serve alongside ranch or cheese sauce as a simple side and enjoy!