Steamed Cauliflower with Cayenne & Parmesan

Just a few simple ingredients give this vegetable side wonderful flavor. Try it with a grilled steak.

PREP TIME: 10 minutes

FUNCTION: Steam

CLOSED POT TIME: 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes

RELEASE: Quick

SERVES: 4

• 1 cup water
• 6 cups large cauliflower florets
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Dash cayenne pepper
• ⅓ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

PREP

Place a vegetable steamer basket with legs in the Instant Pot®.* Add the water to pot and place cauliflower in basket. Secure the lid on pot. Close the pressure-release valve.

COOK

Select steam and adjust cook time to 1 minute. When cooking is complete, use a quick release to depressurize.

SERVE

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine butter, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne. Add cooked cauliflower to butter mixture; stir gently to coat. Top with Parmesan and parsley.

*Tip: If your steamer basket doesn’t have legs, place the trivet in the pot first, then place steamer basket on top of it.