How long do you steam cauliflower?

According to the Food Network, cauliflower is best when steamed for five to seven minutes. Three pounds of assorted baby cauliflower should be placed in a steamer basket and set over a saucepan of water until the vegetable is fork tender.

Food Network suggests adding one chopped celery rib, one halved lemon and one halved garlic head to 1 cup of water before steaming the cauliflower over it. A complementary dressing is made from one juiced lemon, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Food Network advises tossing the steamed cauliflower in the dressing and serving the vegetable dish warm.