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Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower
Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower is really easy to make, healthy and so delicious. Served with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper. Naturally low in calories and carbs.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 14 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large or 2 small cauliflower crowns
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Add a steamer basket to the bottom on the Instant Pot.
- Add one cup of water.
- Remove the core from the cauliflower and roughly chop it or break it with your hands into individual florets.
- Close the lid and set the valve to the Sealing position.
- Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes. Do a quick release to release the pressure after the Instant Pot beeps.
- Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor or to a large bowl and use a potato masher to mash it. Season it with salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Optional: Add desired add-ins toppings listed in the post.
- Serve immediately with an additional drizzle of olive oil and freshly cracker pepper.
- You can easily reheat the mashed cauliflower in the microwave.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
14kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
603mg
(25%)
Potassium
159mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
25.8mg
(29%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 14
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 14kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 603mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 25.8mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.