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Mashed Cauliflower
Mashed Cauliflower transforms tender boiled cauliflower florets into a smooth, creamy side dish blended with sautéed garlic, ghee, Parmesan cheese, chives, salt, and pepper. It offers a rich, savory alternative to mashed potatoes with fresh herb and cheese notes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
110 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower chopped into florets (about 10 cups, head
- ½ Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon ghee plus more for topping, or butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- ½ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste, ground
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste, sea salt
- 1 Tablespoon chive chopped, plus more for topping, fresh
- ¼ cup water reserved
Instructions
- Chop cauliflower into florets and place in a large pot. Add enough water to cover the cauliflower and heat until water is boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the cauliflower is tender, about 12-15 minutes.
- While cauliflower is cooking, heat a small pan over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon ghee or butter and minced garlic. Sauté until garlic is tender and fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Before you drain cauliflower, scoop out ¼ cup water to save for later. Drain cauliflower and add to food processor with sautéd garlic, ½ Tablespoon ghee or butter, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and chives.
- Process until cauliflower is smooth, adding water as necessary to reach desired consistency. I used 2 Tablespoons of reserved water. If you don’t own a food processor, an immersion blender, standing mixer or potato masher would all work work.
- Transfer to a bowl, top with chives and additional butter/ghee if you prefer and serve.
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Notes
- Use a blender, immersion blender, or potato masher if a food processor is not available; texture will be less smooth.
- Reheat leftovers on stovetop, in oven, or microwave for best results.
- For a vegan version, swap ghee for butter-flavored coconut oil and Parmesan for hemp parmesan.
- Store leftover mashed cauliflower in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
110kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
766mg
(32%)
Potassium
660mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 766mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.