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Sautéed Cauliflower with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 servings

Ingredients

1 medium or large head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup oil-packed sliced sun-dried tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Sliced fresh basil leaves, optional

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the cauliflower with 1/2 cup water in a large skillet or stir-fry pan. Cover and steam over medium heat until tender but still firm, about 8 minutes.

    Step 2

    Drain any water from the pan, then drizzle in the olive oil. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper, top with basil if desired, and serve.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 3

    Calories: 78

    Step 4

    Total Fat: 4g

    Step 5

    Protein: 2g

    Step 6

    Carbohydrates: 9g

    Step 7

    Fiber: 3g

    Step 8

    Sodium: 70mg

Reprinted with permission from Vegan Express: Featuring 160 Recipes for Quick, Delicious, and Healthy Meals by Nava Atlas. Copyright © 2008 by Nava Atlas. Excerpted by permission of Broadway, a division of Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. Nava Atlas is the author of nine cookbooks, including The Vegetarian Family Cookbook, The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet, and Vegetarian Soups for All Seasons. She lives in the Hudson Valley region of New York with her husband and two teenage sons (all vegans).
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