Stir Fry Cauliflower is an easy veggie side dish we like to make. Cauliflower is a healthy veggie so it is both a yummy and tasty dish!
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When I was little a lot of my fellow friends in school hated eating veggies! I never understood it, because I’ve always had my veggies stir fried at home, and they were always crunchy and delicious.
The trick is to not make them in to mush! Stir frying really helps make them more crunchy and crispy rather than mushy.
Stir Fry Veggies
If you're a fan of stir fry veggies, check out some of my other stir fry veggies:
Shiitake Mushrooms Napa Cabbage Stir Fry
Shanghai Bok Choy Stir Fry with Garlic
Cabbage Stir Fry with Dried Shrimp
About Cauliflower
Cauliflower is also a very healthy vegetable. Just one serving has enough vitamin C to hit the daily recommendation. It’s also high in vitamin K, calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium. Lots of health benefits too!
How to make Cauliflower Stir Fry?
First gather your ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 5 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut in to florets
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoon water or chicken broth
- Salt, as desired
In a cooking pan, heat oil on medium heat.
Add smashed garlic, and let it cook for about 30 seconds to a minute.
Add cauliflower to the cooking pan and stir fry for about 2 minutes.
Add 2 tablespoons of water, and cover the cooking pan allowing broccoli to steam for about 1 minute. Remove cover, add paprika and salt as desired and stir fry until tender to liking.
Remove from heat and serve!
Stir Fry Cauliflower
Stir Fry Cauliflower is an easy veggie side dish we like to make. Cauliflower is a healthy veggie so it is both a yummy and tasty dish!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 5 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut in to florets
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoon water or chicken broth
- Salt, as desired
Instructions
- In a cooking pan, heat oil on medium heat.
- Add smashed garlic, and let it cook for about 30 seconds to a minute.
- Add cauliflower to the cooking pan and stir fry for about 2 minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water, and cover the cooking pan allowing broccoli to steam for about 1 minute. Remove cover, add paprika and salt as desired and stir fry until tender to liking.
- Remove from heat and serve!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 101Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 168mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 4gSugar: 3gProtein: 3g
The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands for more precise nutrition information. Keep in mind that if there is a marinade, often times not all the ingredients will be consumed.
By the way if you like this dish, you should also check out my Broccoli and Cauliflower Stir Fry recipe here!
BTW Broccoli and Cauliflower are related! They're both part of the Brassica oleracea species which also includes cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, Savoy cabbage, kohlrabi, and gai lan.
The difference is that broccoli is a member of the Italica cultivar group, and cauliflower is part of the Botrytis cultivar group.
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More Delicious Cauliflower Recipes
- Cauliflower Chicken Stir Fry – Tender marinated chicken stir-fried with cauliflower florets in a savory sauce. A simple, balanced, and flavorful main dish!
- Air Fryer Cauliflower – Crispy, golden cauliflower florets made easily in the air fryer. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or healthy alternative to fries!
- Broccoli and Cauliflower Stir Fry – A nutritious veggie medley stir-fried with garlic. This one’s perfect as a side or light main with rice.
- Mushroom Cauliflower Fried Rice – A low-carb, Whole30, keto-friendly fried rice alternative made with riced cauliflower and mushrooms. Tastes just as good as takeout!