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Crunchy Sauteed Cauliflower Recipe

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Crunchy Sauteed Cauliflower Recipe
Prep: 10 min   •   Cook: 15 min   •   Total: 25 minYield: 4 servings
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Here is a simple and delicious recipe for a cauliflower side dish. All the ingredients in this recipe are readily available. You can prepare this quick, healthy vegetable dish in advance because it reheats easily. Serve the sauteed cauliflower as a side dish with shells or meat.

Nina L. Palmer
by Nina L. Palmer
Nina L. Palmer

Nina Palmer is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2013. She is passionate about food and culture and specializes in sweet recipes, desserts, baking, as well as developing editorial content.

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Updated Jan 31, 2026
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Ingredient list for the Sauteed Cauliflower

Serves 4:

  • 1 small cauliflower
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Olive oil
  • 1 pinch of Espelette
  • Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Wash the cauliflower. Break it down into small pieces (florets).
2. Heat a frying pan with a tablespoon of olive oil, add the cauliflower, and brown for a few minutes. Add half a glass of water and cook until evaporated.
3. Then add the garlic, shallots, and chili. Let the brown a few minutes.
4. Remove from heat and add the chopped parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Check the seasoning, then keep aside.
5. Just before serving, reheat the cauliflower and divide it into individual plates.

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