Whole Cauliflower Instant Pot
Whole Cauliflower Instant Pot recipe makes a healthy and quick side dish in a jiffy. You'll love this well seasoned and well cooked Whole head of cauliflower in Instant Pot.
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Servings: 5 people
Calories: 202kcal
Cost: $2
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Ingredients
- ½ cup Olive Oil **use light or extra light
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Paprika **not smoked
- 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ tbsp cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cayenne **skip if heat intolerant.
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes **skip if heat intolerant
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Rinse whole cauliflower: Remove the stalks. And follow the rinsing instructions for organic & inorganic whole cauliflower shared in the Notes below. DO NOT dice the cauliflower.
- Marinate cauliflower head: Add all the ingredients mentioned above in the "ingredients" list in a bowl except the cauliflower. Stir to mix them well into a smooth paste like consistency. The marinade is ready. Now, slather the marinade on the whole cauliflower head with the help of a silicone brush or baking brush. Don't miss & nooks and crevices. For best flavor rest the marinated cauliflower for a minimum of 30 mins or max. 1 hour.
- Pressure Cook Whole Cauliflower: Place the metal trivet in the instant pot steel insert and pour 1 cup water. Gently place the marinated whole cauliflower head on the metal trivet, stump side down. Secure the lid of the instant pot, seal the valve and pressure cook on HIGH for 5 mins (large cauliflower) & 3 mins (small cauliflower). Once the cooking cycle is over the IP will begin to beep, immediately perform a quick pressure release by moving the valve from the sealing to the venting position. Open the lid carefully when the metal pin drops.
- Slice & Serve: With the help of heat proof mittens gently full out the metal trivet along with the whole cauliflower. You'll have an amazing sauce at the bottom of the pot. Drizzle the sauce on top of the cauliflower head. Slice and serve. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Is the recipe spicy? Yes, today's recipe is slightly spicy. If you do not prefer spicy food skip the red pepper flakes and the cayenne from the recipe.
- Small whole cauliflower head cook time: 3 mins high pressure followed by quick pressure release.
- Large whole cauliflower head cook time (today's recipe): 5 mins high pressure followed by quick pressure release.
- How to wash Organic Cauliflower: Remove the stalks and soak the whole cauliflower head in a large bowl of hot water + 1 tsp salt. Soak it for 30 mins. Rinse well. Pat dry the whole cauliflower head with kitchen tissues and follow the recipe.
- How to wash Inorganic Cauliflower: Remove the stalks and soak the whole cauliflower head in a large bowl of water + 1 tsp vinegar or 1 tsp baking soda and let it rest for 30 mins. Rinse well several times under running tap water. Pat dry the whole cauliflower and follow the recipe. This process will help strip down all the harmful pesticides & insecticides from the cauliflower head.
- Small Cauliflower head: If using a small cauliflower head you might have some leftover marinade because today's recipe uses a large cauliflower head and hence, the ingredients measurements are according to that.
Nutrition Facts
Whole Cauliflower Instant Pot
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202
Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Sodium 46mg2%
Potassium 61mg2%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 843IU17%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 7mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Read our privacy policy - Calorie information is provided as a courtesy only and should be leveraged as an estimate rather than a guarantee.Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 843IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg