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Steamed Cauliflower

with Red Pepper Coulis
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Steamed Cauliflower

Steamed Cauliflower - Mild cauliflower paired with a piquant sauce

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Health Score:
100 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
25 min.
Preparation
ready in 30 min.
Ready in
Calories:
85
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

For just 85 calories and only 2 grams of fat, this dish provides beneficial vitamins and minerals including fiber, potassium, vitamin E and vitamin C. 

Add fried tofu and you have a satisfying vegan meal with iron, calcium and protein as additional benefits. 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie85 cal.(4 %)
Protein8 g(8 %)
Fat2 g(2 %)
Carbohydrates8 g(5 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage12.5 g(42 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E4.1 mg(34 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin3 mg(25 %)
Vitamin B₆0.6 mg(43 %)
Folate87 μg(29 %)
Pantothenic acid2.1 mg(35 %)
Biotin5.6 μg(12 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin C202 mg(213 %)
Potassium867 mg(22 %)
Calcium71 mg(7 %)
Magnesium57 mg(19 %)
Iron2.4 mg(16 %)
Iodine3 μg(2 %)
Zinc0.8 mg(10 %)
Saturated fatty acids0.3 g
Uric acid138 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
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Ingredients

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2
Ingredients
1 small Cauliflower
1 lemon
salt
1 large red Bell pepper
1 shallot
4 Tbsps Vegetable broth
peppers
1 generous pinch ground cilantro
½ tsp olive oil
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 Sieve, 1 Peeler, 2 Pots (with lid), 2 Teaspoons, 1 Steamer basket, 1 Immersion blender, 1 Measuring cups

Preparation steps

1.
Steamed Cauliflower preparation step 1

Rinse and drain cauliflower in a sieve. Divide into large florets.

2.
Steamed Cauliflower preparation step 2

Rinse lemon in hot water and wipe dry. With a vegetable peeler, remove peel in strips.

3.
Steamed Cauliflower preparation step 3

Fill a pot with approximately 3/4 inch of water. Add 2/3 of the lemon peel and some salt. Bring to a boil.

4.
Steamed Cauliflower preparation step 4

Insert a steaming basket, add cauliflower, cover, and steam over medium heat until cauliflower is very tender, 18-20 minutes.

5.
Steamed Cauliflower preparation step 5

Meanwhile, halve bell pepper, remove seeds and ribs and rinse. Cut into strips. Peel and chop shallot.

6.
Steamed Cauliflower preparation step 6

In a second pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add bell pepper and shallot. Cover and simmer on low heat until vegetables have softened, 10-12 minutes.

7.
Steamed Cauliflower preparation step 7

Remove bell pepper and shallot from heat and puree with an immersion blender. Add coriander and olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

8.
Steamed Cauliflower preparation step 8

Ladle pepper coulis onto a serving dish and top with cauliflower florets. Cut remaining lemon peel into thin strips and sprinkle over the top.