Mashed Cauliflower
Give potatoes the night off and get the same creamy taste without all the carbs.
| Temperature: | High |
| Serving size: | 3/4 cup |
| Prep time: | 10 minutes |
| Cook time: | 20 minutes if boiling the cauliflower, 40 minutes if steaming |
| Total time: | 30 minutes or 50 minutes, depending on whether you boil or steam the cauliflower |
| Equipment: | Large pot Colander or strainer Small skillet Large bowl |
| Utensils: | Measuring spoon Spatula Potato masher or fork |
Nutrition Facts
Recipe PDFIngredients
1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets OR two 12 ounce bags frozen cauliflower
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons reduced fat cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings: chopped parsley or other favorite fresh herbs or a sprinkle of paprika
Instructions
1. Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and produce.
2. Fill a large pot half full with water and bring to a boil. Boil or steam cauliflower until fork tender.
a. If boiling: add fresh or frozen cauliflower directly to boiling water. Boiling fresh cauliflower will take about 13 minutes to become fork-tender. Follow directions on package if using frozen cauliflower.
b. If steaming: insert steamer tray into pot above the water line and add fresh or frozen cauliflower to the steamer tray. Steaming fresh cauliflower will take about 30 minutes to become fork-tender. Follow directions on package if using frozen cauliflower.
3. While cauliflower is cooking, heat oil in a small skillet over low heat. Add garlic and stir until softened, around 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
4. Drain cauliflower using a colander and let rest for several minutes, gently shaking off as much water as possible.
5. In a large bowl, add cauliflower, garlic, parmesan cheese, cream cheese, salt and pepper and mash with a potato masher or fork until you reach the desired consistency. Sprinkle with optional toppings.
Tips
- Steaming fresh cauliflower will take longer but it prevents the cauliflower from absorbing too much liquid, which prevents the mashed cauliflower from becoming runny.
- Instead of mashing, you can combine cooked cauliflower, cooked garlic, and the remaining ingredients in a blender and blend until the desired consistency is reached.
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