Lemon-Garlic Cauliflower-Broccoli Saute

[thecatspajamas1]

I want to share this recipe I found on iVillage, because I've made it a couple times and it tastes really, really good! I never really got into eating cauliflower or broccoli before I started making this. Usually I vary the recipe a little though- adding extra lemon juice and some black pepper. Also, I tried coconut oil instead of canola and it was delicious. And I've used ginger powder and garlic powder instead of fresh; it worked fine.

Ok, here you go:

"Lemon-Garlic Cauliflower-Broccoli Sauté
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This vegetable dish has a delicately balanced flavor. A word of caution, however: When an acid is used with a green vegetable, the vegetable will lose its appealing bright green color. To avoid this, you might add the lemon juice just before you serve the vegetables.
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Serving: Serves: 6
Cook (http://home.ivillage.com/cooking/recipes/display/0,,gvb2,00.html#) Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

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http://a820.g.akamai.net/f/820/822/1d/i.ivillage.com/recipefinder/headers/bullet.gif 2 tablespoons canola oil
http://a820.g.akamai.net/f/820/822/1d/i.ivillage.com/recipefinder/headers/bullet.gif 1 cup diced onions
http://a820.g.akamai.net/f/820/822/1d/i.ivillage.com/recipefinder/headers/bullet.gif 1 tablespoon minced garlic
http://a820.g.akamai.net/f/820/822/1d/i.ivillage.com/recipefinder/headers/bullet.gif 1 tablespoon peeled and minced ginger
http://a820.g.akamai.net/f/820/822/1d/i.ivillage.com/recipefinder/headers/bullet.gif 1 teaspoon salt
http://a820.g.akamai.net/f/820/822/1d/i.ivillage.com/recipefinder/headers/bullet.gif 1 cup water
http://a820.g.akamai.net/f/820/822/1d/i.ivillage.com/recipefinder/headers/bullet.gif 3 cups cauliflower (cut into bite-sized pieces)
http://a820.g.akamai.net/f/820/822/1d/i.ivillage.com/recipefinder/headers/bullet.gif 3 cups broccoli (cut into bite-sized pieces)
http://a820.g.akamai.net/f/820/822/1d/i.ivillage.com/recipefinder/headers/bullet.gif 1 tablespoon lemon juice
http://a820.g.akamai.net/f/820/822/1d/i.ivillage.com/recipefinder/headers/bullet.gif 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)



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Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onions, garlic, ginger, and salt. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes. Add the water and cauliflower, cover the pan, and steam the vegetables for 3 minutes. Then add the broccoli, cover again, and steam for 4 minutes longer. (The broccoli should be bright green and tender.) Add the lemon juice to the vegetables just before serving."

[emmapresley]

thanks for that catsjamas..i bet it's really nice..we eat loads of brocolli..it's ace how it tastes a bit different sort of sautee-ing/stir frying it to when you boil it.

( i felt bad cos noone had replied to your thread :o )

but i'll make some too!!!!

[BlackCats]

Sounds delish! :)
I have never tried coconut oil either.

[Marrers]

Looks tasty. Can we get canola oil in the UK? If not does anyone know what oil would be an acceptable substitute?

[Poison Ivy]

Canola Oil is Rapeseed Oil in the UK so you should be able to get it from a supermarket Marrers.:)

[Marrers]

Thanks!

[thecatspajamas1]

Canola Oil is Rapeseed Oil in the UK

Interesting, I didn't know that.
Although "canola" sounds less violent.