Sauteed Cauliflower Food

HOW TO SAUTE CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Prep the cauliflower by washing it and cutting the florets from the stalk. Then cut the florets into bite-sized pieces.
• Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the cauliflower, olive oil, and salt to the hot pan. Stir the florets to fully coat them in the olive oil.
• Spread the cauliflower florets out so they have plenty of room in the pan. (If need be to create space, work in batches.)
• Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes or until they start to brown slightly.
• Stir the cauliflower and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the florets are browned and starting to char on the edges.
• Serve immediately.

GARLIC SAUTEED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Cook cauliflower in a large pot of salted, boiling water until barely crisp-tender; drain well.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the oil. Saute' the garlic and desired amount of red chile pepper until the garlic just begins to brown (being careful to not let it burn!).
• Add the cauliflower and cook a few minutes, stirring, until completely coated in oil.
• Sprinkle with kosher salt to taste and serve.

SAUTEED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Remove the base of the stem of the cauliflower with a sharp knife.
• From the top down, cut the cauliflower into 1/4 inches slices. (Some of the slices will crumble, but those still taste good, they just don't look as pretty.).
• Heat 2 Table olive oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick frying pan.
• Add one batch of the cauliflower (in a single layer) and cook until brown on the first side. Use a spachula to flip over the cauliflower.
• Fry the cauliflower until brown on the second side, adding more olive oil if needed.
• At this time, I usually add 2-3 Table. water, turn over the cauliflower again, cover and cook for several more minutes.
• Repeat on the second side if the cauliflower is not quite tender. The cauliflower tastes best if it has gotten very brown.
• Sprinkle with salt.
• Remove the first batch, keeping warm, and doing a second and third batch (if you still have cauliflower to cook) until all of the cauliflower has been sauteed.

SAUTEED CAULIFLOWER DELIGHT

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, raisins, and white sugar to onion; cover skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Mix garlic, parsley, and red pepper flakes into cauliflower mixture; increase heat to high and saute until cauliflower is browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle lemon juice over cauliflower.

GARLICKY SAUTEED BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat the butter and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the broccoli and cauliflower in a single layer, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, undisturbed, until the undersides are browned in spots, 3 to 4 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring every 1 to 2 minutes, until browned all over and crispy and tender, about 5 minutes more.
• Reduce the heat to medium and push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add the garlic and remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the empty side and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds. Mix the garlic into the vegetables and add a large splash (about 3 tablespoons) of water. Squeeze in half a lemon, if using. Cook, stirring, until the juices have evaporated.

SAUTéED CAULIFLOWER WITH BACON

Steps:

• Soak cauliflower florets in salt water. Meanwhile, prepare bacon, ginger, garlic and chili pepper.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add bacon and cook until it starts to sweat, about 3 minutes. Add ginger and stir until the bacon turns dark pink, about 2 minutes.
• Drain the cauliflower and add it to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute, reduce the heat to medium, cover and cook the cauliflower for 5 minutes.
• Uncover, the cauliflower should be slightly brown by now. Turn the heat back on medium-high. Add garlic and chili pepper. Sauté again until all ingredients are distributed evenly.
• Add coconut aminos and kosher salt. Keep stirring for 30 seconds to allow the flavor to blend in.
• Dish. Season with freshly ground black pepper if desired. Enjoy over rice.

SIMPLE SAUTéED CAULIFLOWER "RICE"

Steps:

• Remove leaves from cauliflower and cut up into large chunks (some of the stem is fine).
• Place in food processor (do this in batches if necessary - don't overfill the food processor) and lightly pulse until broken down into rice size pieces. Better to have it a little chunky than soggy. If it's too soggy, it won't brown.
• Bring a large pan to medium high heat and enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan.
• When hot, add onions. Cook ~ 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook ~ 1 minute or until fragrant. Remove onions & garlic from pan.
• Add cauliflower, salt, and pepper and cook uncovered ` 6-8 minutes without disturbing. Add a touch of oil if it's starting to dry out. Adjust heat accordingly - look for a brownish crust before stirring.
• Stir and cook an additional 6-8 minutes uncovered or until desired tenderness. Mix in cooked onions and garlic.
• Add salt and crushed red pepper to taste. Garnish with parmesan cheese if desired. Happy Eating! Beckie