Mashed Cauliflower
Replace your carb-heavy mashed potatoes with mashed cauliflower. It's just as delicious and satisfying, and preparation is a breeze!
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower
- 2 tsp minced garlic (optional)
- ½ tsp kosher salt (for the cooking water)
- 3 tbsp half-and-half
- 2 tbsp butter
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Trim the cauliflower, discarding the leaves. Separate the florets and discard the tough stem. Put the cauliflower in a saucepan and cover with water; add the minced garlic, if using, and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt.1 large cauliflower | 2 tsp minced garlic (optional) | 1/2 tsp kosher salt (for the cooking water)
- Place the pan over high heat and bring the cauliflower to a boil. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue boiling for about 15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is very tender. Drain well.
- Mash the cauliflower lightly with a potato masher and transfer it to a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl. Press the cauliflower with a large spoon or the bottom of a cup to press out as much moisture as possible.
- Put the cauliflower in a food processor with the half-and-half and the butter. Process until smooth.3 tbsp half-and-half | 2 tbsp butter
- Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.Freshly ground black pepper | Kosher salt
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 112mgPotassium: 647mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 289IUVitamin C: 102mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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