Garlic Herb mashed Cauliflower
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Garlic Herb mashed Cauliflower
Description
This mashed cauliflower dish starts by boiling cauliflower florets until very tender, soft enough to easily pierce with a fork. The cooked cauliflower is drained thoroughly, then puréed in a food processor with butter and cream cheese to create a creamy texture. A prepared seasoning blend of dried parsley, oregano, basil, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper is mixed in to lend savory and aromatic flavors.
The final texture is smooth and rich, benefiting from the cream cheese's slight tang and the butter's richness. This dish offers a lower-carb and vegetable-forward side alternative with a garlic herb twist. The method maintains moisture and ensures no watery consistency by draining well before processing.
Garlic Herb Mashed Cauliflower works well served alongside meats or other main dishes where mashed potatoes might typically be used. Adjust seasoning levels to taste after blending, especially salt and pepper, to suit personal preference.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower $2.39
- 2 Tbsp butter $0.14
- 2 oz. cream cheese $0.20
Garlic Herb Seasoning
- 1 tsp parsley $0.10, dried
- ½ tsp oregano $0.05, dried
- ½ tsp basil $0.05, dried
- ¼ tsp onion powder $0.02
- ¼ tsp garlic powder $0.02
- ½ tsp salt $0.02
- ⅛ tsp black pepper $0.02, freshly cracked
Instructions
- Remove the stem and leaves from the cauliflower and cut it into florets (the smaller the florets, the faster they'll cook).
- Add the cauliflower florets to a large pot and cover with water. Place a lid on the pot and turn the heat on to high. Bring the pot up to a boil, then continue to boil the cauliflower florets until they are VERY tender (about 10 minutes, test by piercing with a fork). Drain the cooked cauliflower in a colander.
- While the cauliflower is boiling, prepare the garlic herb seasoning. Combine the dried parsley, dried oregano, dried basil, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add the cooked and drained cauliflower to a food processor. Pulse the cauliflower until the florets are broken up into tiny pieces. Then add the butter, cream cheese, and garlic herb seasoning. Purée until the mixture smooth. Taste and adjust the salt or other seasonings to your liking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4¾ cup each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 15565 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 155.65kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.78g | 4% |
| Protein | 5.1g | 10% |
| Fat | 11.23g | 17% |
| Sodium | 479.13mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4.45g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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