Instant Pot Cauliflower
Posted: 09/01/20
Updated: 11/21/21
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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 It
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.
Chef’s Tips
- 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.
More Instant Pot Recipes
- Instant Pot Carrots
- Instant Pot Basmati Rice
- Instant Pot Broccoli
- Instant Pot Corn on the Cob with Honey Butter
- Whole30 Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Gravy (Paleo)
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Instant Pot Cauliflower
This easy and quick recipe makes the most delicious, tender cauliflower ever
servings
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- ½ cup water
Equipment
- Instant Pot or pressure cooker
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.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 36kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Total Carbs: 7g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Net Carbs: 4g | Vitamin C: 69mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 430mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
HI! “0” minutes cook time?? Really??
Really! It takes about 7-10 minutes to come to pressure, during which the water steams the cauliflower.