Steamed Cauliflower With Walnut Vinaigrette Recipes

STEAMED CAULIFLOWER WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mash garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt into a paste. Toss with walnuts, Parmesan, and 2 tablespoons oil. Roast on a rimmed baking sheet until golden, 7 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
• Cut cauliflower into 1-inch-thick planks. Steam in a pot of salted boiling water fitted with a steamer basket until crisp-tender, about 7 minutes.
• Finely chop roasted nuts; toss with capers, parsley, vinegar, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide cauliflower among plates, spoon on vinaigrette, drizzle with more oil, and serve.

ZESTY STEAMED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Steam whole cauliflower for approximately 20 minutes.
• Remove from steamer and place in a casserole dish.
• Blend all other ingredients together and pour over cauliflower.
• Place in oven on broil for approximately 10-15 minutes or until top starts to lightly brown.

STEAMED MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Place cauliflower florets in a large microwave-safe bowl with enough water to just cover the bottom of the bowl.
• Cover bowl loosely with waxed paper or a paper towel and steam cauliflower in microwave on high until tender, 4 to 5 minutes; drain.
• Place drained cauliflower in a food processor with goat cheese and puree until completely smooth; season with black pepper.

STEAMED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Remove and discard any outer leaves on the cauliflower. Halve through the stem and cut out and remove the inner core. Break the cauliflower into florets.
• Pour about an inch of water into a skillet or wok and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Put the cauliflower florets in a steamer basket and season with salt. Set the steamer basket over the boiling water and cook until tender, 4 to 8 minutes depending on the size of the florets. Transfer the cauliflower to a plate, sprinkle with black pepper and serve.

CAULIFLOWER WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a pot large enough to hold whole cauliflower head, set steamer basket in about 2 inches of very lightly salted boiling water.
• Set head firmly upright in basket and cover pot.
• (If head protrudes, cover pot with foil instead of lid.)
• On high heat, steam cauliflower for 11 to 15 minutes, until tender, checking water level and adding more if necessary.
• Remove cauliflower from steamer and place in colander to drain.
• In small bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
• Drizzle mixture over cauliflower.
• Serve warm or cold.

CAULIFLOWER WITH TOASTED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Melt butter in large skillet. Add walnuts, onions and garlic; cook 2 to 3 min. or until walnuts are lightly toasted and onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
• Add cauliflower to small amount of boiling water in medium saucepan; cover. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 8 to 10 min. or until cauliflower is crisp-tender. Drain.
• Place cauliflower in serving dish; top with the walnut mixture. Sprinkle with bacon bits.

CAULIFLOWER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Make the dressing by whisking all the ingredients together with some seasoning in a large bowl, then set aside.
• Bring a large pan of water to the boil, cook the cauliflower for 5-7 mins until just cooked, then drain well. While the cauliflower is still hot, toss it with the dressing and leave to cool. Just before serving, add the red onion, capers and parsley.

STEAMED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Trim cauliflower and break into florets. Steam for 5 to 7 minutes.
• Coarsely grate ginger and stir into yogurt with soy sauce. Use as dipping sauce for cauliflower.

STEAMED WHOLE CAULIFLOWER WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a pot and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Place cauliflower in the insert, drizzle with olive oil, and spread olives around it; spread parsley and garlic on top and season with salt.
• Cover and cook over medium to low heat until a skewer easily pierces the cauliflower and the center is soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Add a couple of tablespoons of water during cooking to avoid burning.