How to Cut Cauliflower

A head of cauliflower with green leaves intact sits on a white counter.

Use this recipe to cut a fresh head of cauliflower easily.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 1

Total Time 4

Servings

Calories 24kcal

Author Marly McMillen

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower

Instructions

Wash the cauliflower and pat it dry. Remove any green leaves around the core. Then use a knife to cut the bottom of the core so the cauliflower can sit flat.
Place the cauliflower on the cut core. It should sit flat. use a sharp knife to cut down the center of the cauliflower.
Use a paring knife to cut the core out of both halves of the cauliflower. Large florets should fall off the at this point.
Trim the florets into smaller pieces, based on your recipe or preferences for size.

Notes

Florets for Appetizers: It's best to trim the large florets that fall off after cutting the core into smaller florets if you're serving them raw as appetizers with a dip like Vegan Ranch.

Florets for Steaming. If you're wanting to steam cauliflower, you can leave it in larger florets based on your preference.

Eating the Core. The core of the cauliflower is safe to eat and can be steamed along with the florets and added as ingredients to stir fries, etc.

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