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Chile-Lemon Cauliflower

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), trimmed and cut into florets
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place a steamer basket in a medium saucepan with 2 inches simmering water. Add cauliflower; cover and steam until easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 8 minutes.

    Step 2

    Transfer to a bowl and toss with lemon zest and juice and red-pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 3

    (Per Serving)

    Step 4

    Calories: 42

    Step 5

    Fat: 0g (0g Saturated Fat)

    Step 6

    Protein: 3g

    Step 7

    Carbohydrates: 11g

    Step 8

    Fiber: 5g

Everyday Food: Light
TagsCauliflowerVegetableLemonCitrusFruitSideDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianEasyQuickWeeknight Meals30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerSteamCookbooks
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