Cauliflower is a cool season vegetable, closely related to broccoli, brussel sprouts, kale, and cabbage. The vegetable, which is identified by its edible white floral meristems is extremely nutritious, high in dietary fiber and folate. Additionally, one cup of cauliflower meets 77% of the daily recommended value for Vitamin C.
How to Cook Cauliflower
Tristan Blash of Hipcooks, LA teams up again with Mahalo.com and teaches viewers how to cook cauliflower. If you have ever wanted to master the preparation and cooking of Cauliflower then watch this video! This video is part of a wider series about food and cooking available on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 piece ginger root
- 4 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- Dash salt
- Dash pepper
Method
Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a pan and warm it on the stovetop over medium-high heat.
Wash the cauliflower thoroughly and remove the excess green leaves from the base of the vegetable. Cut out the middle, or stem, of the cauliflower. Break or cut the florets off of the bunch in bite-size pieces.
Remove the skin from a piece of ginger root with a spoon. Cut a one inch section off the root and thinly slice it before chopping it into smaller pieces. If you do not enjoy the flavor of ginger, you can leave it out of the recipe. Chop four cloves of garlic.
Verify that the oil in the pan is hot and reduce the heat to low. Add the ginger and garlic to the pan and give it a quick stir. Once the garlic and ginger is browned add three cups of the cauliflower florets and ¼ cup of water.
Sauté and Serve
Allow the cauliflower to sauté, covered, for a several minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle olive oil, salt, and pepper into the pan. Chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and add it to the pan. Dish onto a plate and serve.
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Fast Facts
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Cooking
Cauliflower is often eaten raw, cooked, or pickled.
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Nutrition
One cup of cauliflower has 25 calories.
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Cooking Time
The smaller you make the cauliflower florets, the faster the vegetable will cook.
