Description
A quick and easy recipe for creamy Butter Cauliflower featuring tender cauliflower florets simmered in a luscious butter-based sauce. This rich and velvety dish is perfect as a healthy, low-carb side or a satisfying vegetarian main, delivering comfort and flavor in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cauliflower florets (bite-sized)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Cauliflower: Wash and cut the cauliflower into even, bite-sized florets to ensure they cook evenly and absorb the buttery sauce perfectly.
- Saute the Garlic: In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant and golden, about 1-2 minutes without burning.
- Cook the Cauliflower: Add the cauliflower florets to the pan, stirring to coat each piece in the garlic butter. Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they start to soften and develop slight golden edges.
- Add Cream and Simmer: Pour in the heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and gently simmer the mixture for 5-8 minutes until the cauliflower is tender and the sauce has thickened to a creamy consistency.
- Final Touches: Turn off the heat, sprinkle with fresh herbs like parsley or chives if you like, and give it a final gentle stir before serving.
Notes
- Cut cauliflower into similar sizes for even cooking and texture.
- Cook on medium to medium-low heat to avoid burning the butter or garlic.
- Do not overcook; keep cauliflower tender but slightly firm for best texture.
- Add fresh herbs after cooking to preserve their bright color and flavor.
- Use unsalted butter to better control seasoning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg