This super easy recipe makes the most tender cauliflower ever, thanks to the Instant Pot! It’s absolutely perfect for making into cauliflower mash or adding seasoning and having as a delicious and healthy side dish.
What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe
Head of cauliflower
Water
Instant Pot or pressure cooker
How To Make Cauliflower in the Instant Pot
Rinse the cauliflower and cut off the florets from the base. (You can just toss the base.)
Add the water and cauliflower florets to the Instant Pot. Close the lid and set the valve to “sealing.”
Cook on high pressure for 0 minutes. Once it’s down, quick release the steam. Remove the lid and carefully remove the steamer basket.
Top Tips For Making
- We love this recipe seasoned with olive oil, fresh parsley and salt, but you can use any seasoning you like! We also love it with a side of ranch dressing. Yum!
- To make cauliflower mash, either throw your cooked cauliflower florets in a blender or food processor or make them with a potato masher. If you’re using a food processor or blender, you can add seasonings like butter, lemon zest, sour cream, or whatever you like after blending the cauliflower florets. If mixing by hand, add your seasonings to your bowl of mashed cauliflower and stir.
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Instant Pot Cauliflower
Equipment
- Instant Pot or pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse the cauliflower and cut off the florets from the base. Discard the base.
- Use steamer basket in Instant Pot. Pour water and add cauliflower.
- Close lid and set to "Sealing." Cook on high pressure for 0 minutes. When finished, quick release the steam. Remove the lid and remove the steamer basket.
Notes
- Seasoning suggestions: Olive oil, fresh parsley, salt, or with a side of ranch.
- How to make cauliflower mash: Throw your cooked cauliflower florets in a blender or food processor or make them with a potato masher. If you’re using a food processor or blender, you can add seasonings like butter, lemon zest, sour cream, or whatever you like after blending the cauliflower florets. If mixing by hand, add your seasonings to your bowl of mashed cauliflower and stir.