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An easy and delicious nibbler or vegetable side dish

Preparation time: 30 minutes or less

Servings: 4 (1 cup) servings

5 A Day servings: 2

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 large head cauliflower, separated into flowerets
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
coarse salt (optional)

  1. Heat olive oil in a small skillet, add garlic and red pepper flakes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
  2. Using a large saucepan, place cauliflower in a steamer rack over boiling water. Cover and cook until firm but tender. Place into a glass medium-sized bowl.
  3. Add lemon juice and grated peel to cooled flavored oil and mix well. Pour over warm cauliflower; toss gently and cool, covered, to room temperature. Just before serving, too with chopped cilantro. Sprinkle with coarse salt, if desired.


Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories: 104 Saturated Fat: .5g
Carbohydrates: 16g Dietary Fiber: 2g
Total Fat: 2.6g % of Calories from Fat: 21%
Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 120mg
  Protein: 5g