Sautéed in olive oil and lightly steamed in white wine, this Sautéed Cauliflower is nutty with just the right amount of sweetness. Best part – only three ingredients!!
There are so many delicious herbs and spices, think garlic and thyme, that you can add to this sautéed cauliflower but it is wonderful simply as it is.
How to Sauté Cauliflower
- Wash the cauliflower and cut into bite sized florets. Try and make them all close to the same size so that they cook evenly. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a large non-stick pan. Once the pan is hot, add the olive oil and cauliflower in a single layer. You do not want them stacked on top of each other. Sauté in batches if you need to.
3. Allow cauliflower to cook undistributed for 2-3 minutes or until it begins to caramelize.
4. Slip the cauliflower over and cook for another minute or two. Add white wine and continue to cook until the liquid has evaporated.
Can I Reheat Sautéed Cauliflower?
Of course you can. My favorite method is heating up in a skillet, over low heat, with about one teaspoon of olive oil. Just stir until it’s warmed through.
You can also heat it up in a microwave, but it won’t be as good.
Variations of Sautéed Cauliflower
Want to switch things up a bit, try one of the suggestions below, or mix and match to your own taste.
- Garlic and lemon slices.
- Garlic and fresh (or dried) thyme.
- Pine nuts, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese.
- Want a little more heat? Add some red pepper flakes.
- Red onion, curry powder, and cilantro for an Indian spin.
- Or soy sauce, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes for a Chinese take.
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Sautéed Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1 lbs head of cauliflower cut into bit size pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- Season cauliflower with salt and pepper.
- Add the cauliflower to the skillet and allow it to cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes or until it is beginning to caramelize.
- Flip the cauliflower and allow it to cook for 1-2 more minutes.
- Turn down the heat to medium-low, add the white wine, and continue to cook until the liquid has evaporated.
