Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
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Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
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If you're craving a side dish change, skip the spuds and try these Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes. It's an easy way to eat more veggies and they taste almost as good as the real thing!
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds cauliflower about two medium heads, cut into florets (see note 1)
- 3 cups water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter cut into 1/2" cubes (1/2 stick)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme (or 2 teaspoons dried thyme)
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Instructions
- In a large saucepan, add cauliflower florets , water, and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until easily pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes.
- Drain well and return cauliflower pot. Mash well, then stir in heavy cream, butter, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste (I like 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper).
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Notes
- Cauliflower: You can use fresh or frozen cauliflower in this recipe.
- Yield: This recipe makes 6 cups of Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes, enough for 8 servings, 3/4 cup each.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Make ahead: The cauliflower can be chopped and stored in the refrigerator a few days in advance.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.75cup
Calories
131kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
124mg
(5%)
Potassium
520mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
359IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
83mg
(92%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8(3/4 cup) servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 359IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 83mg | 92% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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