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How to Blanch Cauliflower
Learn How to Blanch Cauliflower to transform its strong bitter taste into something mild and mellow. Use it for quick-cooking sides or mains, on veggie platters, or added to salads and grain bowls.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 5 min👤 Meggan Hill📖 culinaryhill
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●strainer
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring 4 quarts water and 2 teaspoons salt to a rapid boil. Fill a large bowl with cold water and ice.
salt (optional)2 teaspoons
2
Carefully lower the cauliflower florets into the boiling water and cook for 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes. The cauliflower should be just barely tender.
cauliflower florets2 pounds
3
With a slotted spoon, remove the cauliflower and immediately plunge into the ice water.
4
When the cauliflower is completely cool, drain it from the ice water into a strainer and pat dry with a paper towel.
Nutrition Facts
calories
51 kcal
fat Content
1 g
serving Size
0.5 cup
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
3 g
sodium Content
825 mg
protein Content
4 g
carbohydrate Content
10 g
saturated Fat Content
1 g
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