How to Make Cauliflower and Peas-Classic Steamed Veggies
Classic cauliflower and peas tossed with butter and fresh dill. Quick, easy and simply delicious.
I love classic steamed veggies with a pat of butter, fresh herbs and salt and pepper. That’s what this cauliflower and peas recipe is all about. Quick and easy with classic, simple flavor.
Whether you have sugar snap peas or shelling peas, both work beautifully in this recipe.
Can You Use Frozen Peas and Cauliflower
Yes! Just be cautious not to over cook the peas or cauliflower. Steam them just until tender from frozen, do not thaw. Here’s what I do:
- Place cauliflower in a steam basket or colander in a pot.
- Add enough water to cover the bottom about 1″.
- Place the lid on the pot, bring to a boil then let steam for 5 minutes.
- Add frozen peas and let steam until cauliflower reaches desired texture, another 2-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and pour into serving dish, top with butter and herbs.
- If fresh dill is not available, try lemon herb or Italian Seasoning.
Cauliflower and Peas Recipe
Cauliflower and Peas
Ingredients
- 2 cups cauliflower cut in bite sized pieces
- 3 cups washed and trimmed snap peas 2 cups shelled peas
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Place steam basket in pot with enough water to reach the bottom of the basket.
- Place cauliflower into basket, cover with lid, bring water to boil then steam for 3 minutes.
- Add peas to cauliflower, cover with lid and steam for an additional 2 minutes.
- Check peas and cauliflower for desired tenderness, if necessary steam just a touch more, but don’t overcook.
- Remove from heat and transfer veggies to serving dish.
- Toss with butter, dill, salt and pepper.
- Taste and add more seasoning as desired.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Steaming veggies like this, tossing with butter and herbs or a simple vinaigrette is very common in my kitchen. Every meal has a side of veggies and they’re often done in this style. While it’s super easy, writing a recipe for it is tough – I usually don’t measure anything. I just use whatever I have in the fridge. The key is to taste and adjust along the way. In fact, that’s a good rule for ALL cooking, don’t rely on just the recipe, always taste and adjust seasonings to your personal preferences.
When I don’t have fresh herbs available, I use my lemon herb seasoning or Italian seasoning to flavor the veggies. They’re both salt free so I’m in total control of how much salt I add.
What’s your favorite go to method of preparing hot veggies?
If you make this cauliflower and peas recipe, or some version of it, please let me know or share a photo on Instagram and tag #getgettys so I can see it and like it!
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