2tablespoons(28g)butter - or strongly-flavored cheese, unflavored Greek yogurt or cream cheese
½ to 1teaspoon(½ to 1teaspoon)seasoning salt
freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Remove cauliflower florets from the tough core of 1 medium head cauliflower. Place in a microwave-safe glass dish. I always use my two-qt Pyrex glass measuring bowl. Do not add water.Do not cover.
Microwave on HIGH for 10 minutes. Stir and continue on HIGH for 8-10 more minutes until cauliflower is soft throughout. Microwave ovens and cauliflower sizes vary hugely and will affect cooking times. If you have an older oven, it may take several minutes more. A larger-than-average cauliflower will also take longer. Check often if you are new to this method. A few scorched spots on the cauliflower is not a big deal.
Pour steaming cauliflower pieces into a food processor and allow it to sit until the steaming stops. Puree until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoning salt, and lots of freshly ground black pepper.