Fresh, Creamy and Perfectly Cooked, Microwave Steamed Cauliflower is the fastest, tastiest way to preserve all the good for you stuff and be ready for a meal in minutes! Learn How To Steam Cauliflower in the Microwave in just minutes!
Microwave Cauliflower
Microwave cauliflower is a time saving BEAST and terrific way to preserve nutrients in your beautiful creamy cauliflower or to have it quickly ready for a yummy recipe like Cauliflower Cheese!
You’ll find everything you need to know about steaming cauliflower in the microwave here and a few ways to do it too!
The beauty is that you save nutrients with steaming much better than boiling cauliflower.
How To Microwave Cauliflower
There are several ways to accomplish steamed cauliflower in the microwave, but basically, they all involve capturing the water vapor with the cauliflower to cook it. You can…
- Steam it in a Bowl
- Steam it in a resealable plastic bag or
- Cover it with plastic wrap and steam the cauliflower that way.
How Long to Microwave Cauliflower
How long you cook cauliflower in the microwave will depend entirely on how powerful your microwave, however, usually about 3-5 minutes will do it.
3-5 minutes is usually long enough to steam cauliflower in the microwave for it to be soft enough to chew but still maintain some firmness.
A Basic Overview
- Prepare the cauliflower.
- Add seasoning
- Place in container and seal (allow a small place for steam to escape).
- Microwave for 3-5 minutes.
Here’s What You’ll Need
- Fresh Cauliflower
- Container that seals – This can be a resealable plastic bag, a plate or bowl with either plastic wrap or a plate to put on top.
- Seasoning and a Fat – I like to use salt, pepper, butter and a bit of pepper flakes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Either is fine, it depends on what you prefer. The crowns alone are usually preferred, but if you choose to include some of the stalks, cut them thin.
Yes, you can. Simply place into a freezer safe container, remove as much air as possible and freeze. That said, the cauliflower will change in texture some as it thaws.
This cauliflower will last for 5 days if covered and refrigerated.
How To Steam Cauliflower in Microwave in a Plastic Bag
How to Steam Cauliflower in the Microwave in a Plastic Bag from Wendi on Vimeo.
Fresh, Creamy and Perfectly Cooked, Microwave Steamed Cauliflower is the fastest, tastiest way to preserve all the good for you stuff and be ready for a meal in minutes! Learn How To Steam Cauliflower in the Microwave in just minutes!
- Trim and cut cauliflower.
- Place into bag with 2 Tbs of water.
- Add any seasoning or fats desired.
- Seal but leave a small gap for steam to escape.
- Place bag on a microwave safe plate.
- Microwave for 3-5 minutes.
- Use care removing from microwave as the bag and contents will be very hot.
How to Steam Cauliflower in Microwave with a Plastic Wrap Cover
How to Steam Cauliflower in the Microwave using Plastic Wrap from Wendi on Vimeo.
- Trim and Cut Cauliflower.
- Place into a bowl or on a plate with 2 Tbs of water.
- Cover and seal with plastic wrap, allowing a small gap for steam to escape.
- Microwave on high for 3-5 minutes.
- Use hot pads or oven mitts to remove from microwave as the container and the contents will be HOT.
What Do I Serve with Steamed Cauliflower?
Microwave steamed cauliflower is a great side dish for all kinds of things. We love it with pot roast or creamy mushrooms especially!
Tips and Tricks
- Always start with fresh cauliflower. Look for cream colored florets and cut edges that haven’t gone brown yet. If you notice some brown, cut it off. If there are discolored areas on the florets, cut that off as well.
- Cut your larger florets in half or in quarters before steaming.
- Be careful when removing the cauliflower from the microwave, steam is very hot and I don’t want you to be burned. It’s best to use oven mitts to protect your hands.
- Don’t go overboard adding water, we don’t want to boil the cauliflower, we just want to steam it.
- If, like me, you are starting to think the world has gone cauliflower mad, you aren’t alone. Here’s someone who agrees.
Related Posts
Interested in How to Steam Other Vegetables?
I’d love for you to check out some of my other articles on steaming vegetables, such as How to Steam Broccoli!
Watch Me Steam Cauliflower 3 Ways In the Microwave Here!
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How to Steam Cauliflower In the Microwave
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Cauliflower trimmed and cut into bite size pieces
- 2 Tbs water
Instructions
- Trim any brown places off of Cauliflower and cut into bite sized pieces.
- Place Cauliflower into bowl. Add 2 Tbs of water. Cover with saucer.
- Microwave on high for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove carefully using hot pads or oven mitts. Remove top from saucer. Use as you desire.
Notes
- The Cauliflower will be very hot when you remove it from the microwave. Use great care and protect your hands when removing it.
- Cauliflower cooked this way can be eaten plain, with seasonings or used as a topping for baked potatoes or other dishes. Can also be used as precooked Cauliflower for something like a casserole.
- If you are using a plastic bag, then instead of placing in a bowl, place the Cauliflower in the bag, add the water, seal the bag but leave a small gap for steam to escape.
- If you are using the bowl with plastic wrap, place the Cauliflower in the bowl, seal with plastic wrap and leave a small gap for the steam to escape.
Nutrition
I’m having one of those days where I feel like everything is going wrong. Ever have those days? I feel like I must have done something wrong to cause all of this, but I can’t think of a single thing.
Our struggles are meant as a way for God to display his works in us. I guess I should be more mindful of how I complain and act when struggles come my way.
John 9: 1-5
As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth.His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”
“Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him. As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.
Wendi J Spraker
Thursday 11th of March 2021
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