Microwave Confetti Cheesy Cauliflower
Created by Kchurchill5 on December 23, 2012
- Servings: 4-8
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 10-12m
- Recipe #7123
Ingredients
- 1 small head cauliflower, cut in to bite size pieces
- 1/2 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 small celery ribs, cut lengthwise and diced (make sure to include the leaves)
- 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated (use your favorite cheese)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 to 2 teaspoons butter
- 2 tablespoons water
- Garnish: chives (optional)
How to Make
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Step 1: Vegetables ... Add the cauliflower to a 'microwave safe' casserole dish. Then, top with the chopped celery, peppers, onion, water, seasoning, salt, and pepper; and cover with plastic wrap.
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Step 2: Cook ... Microwave on high heat for 5 minutes. Remove, uncover, and stir to combine. Cover, and cook another 3-5 minutes until tender. The time is difficult to pinpoint depending on the amount of cauliflower, type of dish, and the individual microwave. Normally, it takes around 8-10 minutes (total) for the cauliflower to be tender.
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Step 3: Finish ... Remove from the microwave, pour out any water remaining (usually there will not be any), add the butter and mix to combine; top with the cheese, and cook uncovered another minute until the cheese is melted. Add as much butter as you want; I tend to only use 1 teaspoon; but, if you are a butter lover, add a bit more.
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Step 4: ENJOY! This goes with any of your favorite dishes. I usually finish with a little extra pepper or even some fresh chives.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (63.5 g)
- Calories 111.4
- Total Fat - 6.6 g
- Saturated Fat - 3.5 g
- Cholesterol - 16.6 mg
- Sodium - 305.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 5.3 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.8 g
- Sugars - 1.7 g
- Protein - 7.8 g
- Calcium - 219.6 mg
- Iron - 0.4 mg
- Vitamin C - 8.4 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg