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Steamed Cauliflower Stems

Easy way to use the stems of cauliflower
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword cauliflower
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

  • stems of cauliflower
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • water

Instructions

  • Remove all the stem you can from a head of cauliflower
  • Remove the leaves portion of the stems. Save them for adding to soup or adding them to the stems at the end.
  • Cut the stems into small, bite sized pieces.
  • Place the stems in a saute or fry pan with just enough water to come about half way up the stems.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cover with a lid and reduce to a simmer.
  • Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the stems are tender
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste

Notes

If you want to use the leaves in this dish, chop them up and add them in the last minute of cooking. 
Use a smoked or other seasoned salt if you like to add more flavor.