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Cauliflower and Potato Mash (50/50)

This healthy 50/50 cauliflower and potato mash with garlic is an amazing side dish for any meal; it's creamy, comforting, and delicious!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 181 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Romanian

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs cauliflower 700 g
  • 1.5 lbs potatoes 700 g
  • vegetable broth enough to cover the vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup whole milk or heavy cream, a bit more, if required
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream or cream cheese, Note 2
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • some nutmeg
  • Fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

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  1. Cook: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add some salt, the chopped cauliflower, and potatoes, and cook them until soft, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and mash well.1.5 lbs cauliflower/ 700 g + 1.5 lbs potatoes/ 700 g
  2. Mash: Drain well, return to the pot, and let sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the excess moisture to evaporate. Mash well with the potato masher.
  3. Combine: Add butter, warm milk, sour cream, grated garlic cloves, freshly grated nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste. You can adjust the milk quantity to your liking. Start with 2 or 3 tablespoons and add more for a thinner consistency. Serve hot.2 tablespoons butter + ¼ cup whole milk + 3 tablespoons sour cream + 2 garlic cloves + some nutmeg + fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Notes

  • Mixer: You can also mash the cauliflower and potatoes with an electric mixer. However, don't overdo it or the potatoes will turn gluey.
  • Dairy: You can use creme fraiche or cream cheese instead of sour cream. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of the dish Calories 181kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 373mg (16%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 181

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of the dish
Calories 181kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 373mg 16%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.