Light Lemon Cauliflower - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped and divided
1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
6 cups cauliflower florets (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon margarine, reduce-fat (I use butter)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Preparation
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Place 1 tlbs parsley, lemon peel and about 1 inch of water in a large saucepan.
Place cauliflower in steamer basket and place in saucepan.
Bring water to a boil over medium heat.
Cover and steam 14 to 16 minutes or until cauliflower is crisp-tender.
Remove to large bowl; keep warm.
Reserve 1/2 cup hot liquid.
Heat margarine (or butter) in small saucepan over medium heat.
Add garlic; cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until soft.
Stir in lemon juice and reserved liquid.
Spoon lemon sauce over cauliflower.
Sprinkle with remaining 3 tbls parsley and cheese before serving .
Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.
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