How to Freeze Cauliflower Florets

If you want to freeze cauliflower so that you can enjoy it at a later date, you'll want to check out this step-by-step guide on how to freeze cauliflower. You can use frozen cauliflower in a variety of ways, including in smoothies, soups, and stews.

👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 15 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 5 min👤 Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition📖 cleaneatingkitchen

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🥘 Ingredients

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🍳 Cookware

baking sheet
knife
colander
pot
bowl
microwave

📝 Preparation Steps

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Use a sharp knife to cut the head of cauliflower in half.

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Then, use your hands to break up the cauliflower into florets. Place the florets in a colander to give them a quick rinse.

Then, place the cauliflower florets in a steamer basket. Steam for ⏱️ 5 minutes. Or, if you prefer to use the microwave, place the florets in a microwave-safe bowl with about 2 tablespoons of water. Cover with plastic wrap and poke a few holes in the plastic. Microwave for ⏱️ 3 minutes. You can also make Instant Pot Steamed Cauliflower to prepare it for freezing.

Transfer the steamed cauliflower to an ice bath. Leave the florets in the ice bath for ⏱️ 2 minutes.

Then, use tongs to transfer the steamed cauliflower florets to the baking sheet. Spread the florets out so they are not touching each other.

Freeze the baking sheet for ⏱️ 5-6 hours, or up to ⏱️ 24 hours.

Then, remove the baking sheet from the freezer and transfer the frozen florets to a zip-top bag or freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 4 months.

Nutrition Facts

calories

37 calories

fat Content

0.4 g

serving Size

1/4 of recipe

fiber Content

2.9 g

sugar Content

2.8 g

sodium Content

44.1 mg

protein Content

2.8 g

trans Fat Content

0 g

cholesterol Content

0 mg

carbohydrate Content

7.3 g

saturated Fat Content

0.2 g

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