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!

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.

If you’re a fan of stir fry veggies, check out some of my other stir fry veggies:

Chinese Green Beans Stir Fry

Mushroom and Tomato Stir Fry

Shiitake Mushrooms Napa Cabbage Stir Fry

Shanghai Bok Choy Stir Fry with Garlic

Cabbage Stir Fry with Dried Shrimp

Why cauliflower is good for you

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!

Are broccoli and cauliflower related?

Yes they are! Broccoli and Cauliflower are 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.

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 tsp paprika
2 tbsp water
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

Name: Stir Fry Cauliflower
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 7 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 5 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 head of cauliflower, cut in to florets; 1 tsp paprika; 2 tbsp water; Salt, as desired

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!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 7 minutes

Total Time 7 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cooking oil
5 cloves garlic, smashed
1 head of cauliflower, cut in to florets
1 tsp paprika
2 tbsp water
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:

Serving Size:

1
Amount 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!