Easiest sauteed cauliflower

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Fully customizable, easy, less oil, freezer-friendly perfect spring cauliflower recipe here :). Sauteed Cauliflower or Cauliflower fry is one of the easiest recipes made with J.U.S.T one tablespoon of oil.

Fully customizable, easy, less oil, freezer-friendly perfect spring cauliflower recipe here :). Sauteed Cauliflower or Cauliflower fry is one of the easiest recipes made with J.U.S.T one tablespoon of oil.
Easy and quick pepper fry cauliflower

This pepper fry or sauteed cauliflower recipe is a very quick, minimal, and perfect weekday recipe you can make in just 15 minutes (including cauliflower cooking time).

Ingredients

Below is the complete ingredient list to make pepper fry cauliflower. It requires minimal ingredients and tastes awesome!

Ingredients required to make sauteed cauliflower.
Ingredients (some are not in the image)

Cauliflower - good quality cauliflower is required. I am using fresh cauliflower in this recipe. You can use frozen cauliflower as well. It is totally fine.

Potatoes -I have used all-purpose white potatoes here. I love the combo of cauliflower and potatoes but you can completely avoid potatoes.

Oil - any neutral oil like canola, or sunflower oil. I suggest not using olive oil as olive oil has its own fragrance which I usually avoid in this particular recipe.

Garlic and Ginger - add a distinct flavor to the recipe.

Salt and pepper - VERY IMPORTANT 😉

How to make sauteed cauliflower

Wash and cut cauliflower into medium pieces and soak it in salted water for 5 to 10 minutes If you have time otherwise wash it thoroughly in running water.

Also, cut potatoes into medium pieces.

Heat oil in the pan.

Add garlic and ginger. Saute for a while.

Add potatoes and cauliflower. Add salt, pepper and mix it well.

Vegan, vegetarian cauliflower recipe that is perfect with rice, salad and gravy.
sauteed or pepper fry cauliflower.

Add water to cook potatoes and cauliflower. Cover with the lid and cook it on medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes.

Check if the cauliflower and potatoes are cooked well.

Add some lemon juice on the top and garnish with cilantro and enjoy with rice.

Substitutions and Variations

Substitutions

  • You can replace cauliflower with broccoli and bell peppers. Even, Zucchini tastes good too.
  • This recipe has potatoes that you can completely avoid.
  • You can even replace potatoes with sweet potatoes.

Variations

  • You can add your favorite sauce like soy sauce, and tomato sauce to make it tastier.

Storage

This sauteed cauliflower is a freezer-friendly recipe. After, making it, cool it down completely. Take an air-tight container or a ziplock bag. Transfer it and seal it. Refrigerate or freeze it.

If you are refrigerating, this cauliflower stays fresh for up to 6 days. Frozen will stay for 20 to 25 days.

Our Best tips to make cauliflower

  • Fresh cauliflower is best for this recipe. However, I have a complete guide to freezing cauliflower and use it in recipes like this here.
  • Do not keep the flame high as Cauliflower will burn quickly. Always cook on low to medium flame.
  • You can even use steamed cauliflower in this recipe.

FAQ

Can I use frozen cauliflower instead of fresh?

Yes, You can!

Can I use steamed cauliflower in this recipe?

Oh Yes, You can! using steamed cauliflower will make this recipe quicker. It will be ready in no-time.

I find this recipe dry, how can I fix it?

If you find this recipe super-dry, Use your favorite sauce like tomato sauce or soy sauce. It tastes great with sauce.

Recipe

5 from 1 vote

sauteed cauliflower

easy, quick, made with just 1 tablespoon oil sauteed cauliflower recipe which is perfect to serve with rice, salad and your favorite gravy.
Preparation itme5 minutes
cooking time15 minutes
total recipe completion time20 minutes
Recipe Yield 2 people

Ingredients
 

  • Half Cauliflower, diced into medium pieces
  • 1 potato, optional
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • salt , to taste
  • black pepper powder, to taste
  • lemon juice, optional
  • 1 cup water, to cook cauliflower
  • cilantro/ coriander, for garnishing
  • tablespoon garlic and ginger, minced

Instructions
 

  • Wash and cut cauliflower into medium pieces and soak it in salted water for 5 to 10 minutes If you have time otherwise wash it thoroughly in running water.
    Half Cauliflower
  • Also, cut potatoes into medium pieces.
    1 potato
  • Heat oil in the pan.
    1 tablespoon oil
  • Add minced garlic and ginger. Saute for a while.
    1½ tablespoon garlic and ginger
  • Add potatoes and cauliflower. Add salt, pepper and mix it well.
    black pepper powder, salt
  • Add water to cook potatoes and cauliflower. Cover with the lid and cook it on medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes.
    1 cup water
  • Check if the cauliflower and potatoes are cooked well.
  • Add some lemon juice on the top and garnish with cilantro and enjoy with rice.
    lemon juice, cilantro/ coriander

Notes

  • Check FAQs and other section for details.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
sauteed cauliflower
Amount per Serving
Calories
144
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Sodium
 
12
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
448
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
19
g
6
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
2
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
21
mg
25
%
Calcium
 
16
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

2 Comments

  1. We have been eating a ton of cauliflower recently! I know riced cauliflower is (was?) all the rage, but we never really got on board with that trend until this year. We've been missing out! I'll have to try this recipe soon as I love the extra flavor from sautéing. Thanks for sharing, Priya!

5 from 1 vote

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