Mashed Cauliflower
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Mashed Cauliflower
Description
Mashed Cauliflower combines steamed cauliflower with a garlic butter sauce and creamy elements like sour cream and Parmesan cheese. The cauliflower is cooked until fork-tender, then blended with sautéed garlic infused in butter, creating a smooth and creamy texture. The Parmesan adds a subtle umami flavor, while the sour cream contributes a slight tang and richness. Seasoned simply with salt and pepper, this dish provides a comforting texture similar to mashed potatoes but with a lighter vegetable base.
The mashed cauliflower can be served as a side dish alongside meats, poultry, or fish. Its creamy consistency makes it a suitable accompaniment to dishes where a soft, mild starch or vegetable mash is desired.
The notes suggest an alternative method using cauliflower rice to save prep time. The cauliflower rice can be steamed or sautéed with a bit of water until tender, which can be a convenient shortcut for making this dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower cut into florets, about 3 pounds or 1 ½ kg
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 6 cloves garlic divided
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place cauliflower in a steamer over a large pot of boiling water. Steam for 15 minutes until tender. Alternatively, boil cauliflower in salted water for 10 minutes or until fork tender. Remove and drain. Cover with a lid and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat the butter over medium high heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Blend cauliflower and garlic in a food processor on high setting until smooth. You may need to do this in batches of two or three, depending on the size of your processor.
- Transfer blended cauliflower into the pot with the garlic. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, sour cream and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- To reduce preparation time, consider using pre-riced cauliflower, steaming or sautéing it until tender before proceeding.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8serves as a side
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 75kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 234mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 167IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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