Cauliflower Mash

Nut-Free | Egg-Free

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Want to know the secret for never missing mashed potatoes again? Perfect the art of making cauliflower mash. All it takes is a few steps, and adding cheese to the mashed cooked vegetable gives it a thicker texture like that of mashed potatoes.

• 1 medium head cauliflower (about 1 pound), chopped
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sliced fresh chives (optional), for garnish

Steam the cauliflower until it’s very soft, about 10 minutes.

Add the cooked cauliflower with the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter, salt, and black pepper to a blender or food processor (or combine them in a large bowl and use an electric mixer). Blend until smooth and the cauliflower is well mashed. Garnish with chives, if desired.

Notes

Add 1 clove roasted garlic for added flavor.

Use almond milk cream cheese spread, butter-flavored coconut oil, and nutritional yeast in place of the cheeses and butter for a dairy-free version.

Nutritional Data

119 calories, 8g fat, 299mg sodium, 2g fiber, 7g carbohydrates, 4g protein

5g net carbs, 19% carbs, 15% protein, 67% fat