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Creamy Mashed Cauliflower

Creamy Mashed Cauliflower

This Creamy Mashed Cauliflower is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 111 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg cauliflower florets Note 1
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled, whole
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup sour cream optional
  • 1 – 3 tablespoon cooking water
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Garnishes (optional)

  • Melted butter
  • parsley
  • pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cut the larger florets in half or quarter so they’re all about the same size.
  • Add cauliflower and garlic into a large pot of boiling water and cook for 10 minutes until very soft.
  • Scoop out a mug of cooking water.
  • Drain well, then transfer to food processor.
  • Add remaining ingredients, starting with no water, blitz until smooth.
  • (Use handheld blender stick if you don't have food processor)
  • Use reserved cooking water to adjust consistency to taste and help puree smooth.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer to serving bowl, drizzle with melted butter and garnish with parsley if desired.
  • Serve as a side with anything that you’d usually serve with mashed potato!

Notes

Keeps for 3 to 5 days in the fridge, and also freezes fine! Thaw then reheat in the microwave – or even gently on the stove.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 511mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 210IUVitamin C: 80.7mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 0.7mg
Keyword cauliflower recipes, Creamy Mashed Cauliflower, healthy side dish, low carb side dish, mashed cauliflower, vegetarian side
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