Best Steamed Cauliflower With Walnut Vinaigrette Recipes

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STEAMED CAULIFLOWER WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE



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Buttery walnuts are roasted with garlic and Parmesan, then tossed with capers, parsley, and red-wine vinegar to make a sensational dressing for crisp-tender cauliflower.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon chopped garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 pound cauliflower florets
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar

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.

STEAMED CAULIFLOWER



Steamed Cauliflower image

Use this simple recipe when making our cauliflower puree and cauliflower salad. It's also an easy side dish recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 pounds head cauliflower
Salted water

Steps:

  • Set a steamer basket in a large saucepan with a lid. Fill with enough salted water to come just below basket; bring to a boil. Add 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cored and cut into small florets. Reduce to a simmer, and cover; cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

STEAMED CAULIFLOWER



Steamed Cauliflower image

Serve tender cauliflower with freshly ground black pepper for a simple crowd pleaser.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 head cauliflower (about 1 pound)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.

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