Light Lemon Cauliflower

Steamed cauliflower topped with lemon sauce prepared from fresh lemon juice and minced garlic. Dish is topped with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients -
1/4 cup chopped Fresh Parsley, divided
1/2 teaspoon grated Fresh Lemon Zest
6 cups (about 1-1/2 pounds) Cauliflower Florets
1 tablespoon Reduced-Fat Margarine
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
 
Preparation:

1. Add about 1-inch of cold water to a large saucepan or stockpot.

2. Add 1 tablespoon of the fresh chopped parsley and grated lemon peel to the water.

3. Bring water to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium high. Place cauliflower in steamer basket.

4. Cover pan and steam 12-15 minutes or until cauliflower is crisp-tender.

5. Remove steamed florets to large bowl. Cover to keep warm. Reserve 1/2 cup hot cooking liquid.

6. Add reduced-fat margarine to small saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat.

7. Add minced garlic to melted butter. Saute 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in fresh lemon juice and hot cooking liquid.

8. Spoon lemon sauce over cauliflower.

9. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and Parmesan cheese over cauliflower before serving.

 



Cauliflower Recipe Tip -
Garlic Varieties

There are many different varieties of garlic grown around the world varying greatly in size, color and flavor. The most commonly found in supermarkets in the United States is white skinned.


Cauliflower Recipe Tip -
Garlic Flavor

How much garlic you add to a dish is largely a matter of personal taste. Garlic can overpower a dish, so it should be used sparingly mixed with delicate flavors.




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