Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　Makes use of the microwave oven.

Ingredients

　　1/4 cup finely chopped shallot

　　1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds

　　1 tablespoon olive oil

　　1 1/2 cups 1-inch cauliflower flowerets

　　1 tablespoon water

　　In a 2-quart microwave-safe baking dish stir together the shallot, the caraway seeds, and the oil and microwave the mixture, covered, at high power (100%) for 2 minutes, or until the shallot is softened. Stir in the cauliflower and the water, microwave the mixture, covered, at high power for 4 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender, and season it with salt and pepper.