Cauliflower has been having a moment in the last few years, especially with the rise in popularity of vegetarian, vegan, keto and paleo diets. This brainy-looking vegetable can substitute for rice, pizza crusts and even this creamy pureed take on mashed potatoes. If you want to cut carbs, but not flavor, this recipe could not be easier and a great addition to your next dinner menu. 

Try this recipe in place of mashed potatoes for your next meal.

Mashed Cauliflower Ingredients (Serves 4)

1 large (6 to 7 inches in diameter) head of cauliflower
3 cloves of garlic (cooked/steamed with cauliflower)
1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon butter, salted (vegan diets can use vegan butter or 1/2 avocado)
½ teaspoon of garlic salt
½ teaspoon of black pepper

Cooking Directions

  1. Break cauliflower into 2” x 2” pieces (or smaller) and put in large microwave safe bowl with ¼ cup water and 3 whole garlic cloves and cover.
  2. Microwave for 5 minutes or until cauliflower is very tender.
  3. Use garlic press to crush 3 garlic cloves and add them to food processor. Add cooked cauliflower to the food processor.
  4. Add buttermilk, 2 teaspoons olive oil, butter, garlic salt, and pepper.
  5. Process ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  6. Drizzle the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil on top and serve.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (3/4 cup serving) 

Calories: 113
Fat: 6 grams
Protein: 5 grams
Carbohydrate: 13 grams
Cholesterol: 3 mg
Sodium: 383 mg
Sugar: 6 grams

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