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Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

A healthier version of the traditional mashed potatoes! It’s a great way to substitute high carb meals with low carb one, making it best to serve during the holidays. Plus, I love that this recipe uses garlic for added taste and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 59kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 8 cups cauliflower florets about 1 large head
  • 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage chopped

Instructions

  • Boil 1 to 2 inches of water in a large saucepan. Add cauliflower florets, cover, and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, sauté garlic in a teaspoon of butter using a small nonstick pan set at medium-low heat for about 1 to 2 minutes or until the garlic starts to brown. Remove from heat and transfer to a food processor.
  • Once the cauliflower is done, drain, add to the food processor along with the garlic and pulse 2 or 3 times. Add in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and pulse until very smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and sage to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Alternatively, you may use a food steamer for the cauliflower.
  • For the dairy-free/vegan alternative, replace the unsalted butter with an equal amount of unsalted almond butter.
  • For a creamier taste and mouthfeel, you may also add a cup of almond milk. However, just add a little at a time as it can make the recipe gooey otherwise. When that happens though, you would have to add in more steamed cauliflower to thicken it out. It’s still useful so don’t throw them away.
  • This recipe yields 8 servings because it's part of a 5-course menu. If you're using this recipe as a standalone meal, simply double the serving size and consider the nutritional information doubled as well.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg