How To Cook Cauliflower

Cauliflower gets pushed aside as an unwanted vegetable too easily. We're here to say that those that claim to not love cauliflower just haven't had it properly made. Cauliflower is a favorite in the Delish Test Kitchen and not just because it can transform into mac and cheese or sticky honey garlic cauliflower.  Because it's a great vegetable to have around the kitchen during busy days to throw into salads or eat straight off the sheet pan. If you still need some convincing here are the best ways to cook cauliflower. 

Roast it. 

Our personal favorite way to cook cauliflower is to roast it. Toss it with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings and spread it out on a baking sheet without overcrowding it! Bake it at 425° for about 35 minutes. The cauliflower will get crispy on the underside and almost caramelize. It's the most addictive way to make it. 

Sautée it. 

A quick and easy way to prepare cauliflower that still provides lots of flavor. Sautéing it will give the cauliflower a nice crunch and is delicious in salads or to top your cauliflower soup with. Add olive oil to a large skillet and cook the cauliflower over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until fork tender. Depending on the size of your cauliflower florets, this should take about 10 minutes. 

Steam it. 

If you are trying to keep things extra healthy steaming is the way to go. A simple way without a steamer is to place cauliflower florets into a deep sided skillet and add about 1/4 cup of water. Place a lid on and let the cauliflower steam for about 10 minutes or until fork tender.