How to Make Cauliflower with Water Chestnuts and Black Olives - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to delicious and healthy vegetable dishes, cauliflower is often overlooked. But this versatile vegetable is not only nutritious but also incredibly tasty when prepared the right way. In this recipe for Cauliflower with Water Chestnuts and Black Olives, we will show you how to elevate the humble cauliflower into a flavorful and satisfying side dish that will have everyone at the dinner table asking for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ head cauliflower, cut into big chunks
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 (3 ounce) can sliced black olives
  • ½ cup water
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 1 teaspoon salt. Cook cauliflower chunks in the boiling water until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Cut into bite-size chunks.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add cauliflower; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in water chestnuts and olives. Add water; cook until water evaporates, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    164 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 1665mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 69mg
    • Calcium: 79mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 578mg