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How To Steam Cauliflower In Microwave
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How To Steam Cauliflower In Microwave

Steam Cauliflower In Microwave. Let me introduce you to the most delicious and fastest way to cook cauliflower using the microwave and a steamer basket.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Microwave
Servings: 2
Calories: 100kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Whole Cauliflower
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Light I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter
  • 1 Tsp Lightest Philadelphia
  • 12 g Reduced Fat Mature Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

  • Place one tablespoon of water in the bottom of your steamer basket.
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  • Using a vegetable knife chop your whole cauliflower into medium sized cauliflower florets and add to the steamer basket.
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  • Add your salt and pepper and mix with your hands for an even coating.
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  • Place the lid on the steamer and then place in the microwave.
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  • Microwave for 6 minutes. Though check on it at 4 minutes and then when it beeps, do a fork text and then do it for another 2 minutes depending on your microwave wattage.
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  • Then check they are done by doing a fork test. If not soft enough add a couple of extra minutes.
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  • Load the cauliflower into a serving dish and add little spoonful’s of the margarine, and 2 cheeses. Then microwave for an extra 2 minutes to melt the cheese before serving.
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Notes

Optional – I love my cauliflower with melted cheese, but it is totally optional.
Fork – I highly recommend the fork test for quickly testing how done your cauliflower is.
Thanks for reading how to cook cauliflower in microwave on Recipe This. We have many more microwave recipes for you to check out next. Though if you would like more delicious ideas to serve with your steamed cauliflower, do check out our air fryer sirloin steak.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 871mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 139mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition InfoPlease Note: Nutrition values are our best estimate based on the software we use at Recipe This and are meant as a guide. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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