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
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.
Serving: Serves: 6
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup diced onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon peeled and minced ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
3 cups cauliflower (cut into bite-sized pieces)
3 cups broccoli (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
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."
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