Mashed Cauliflower Recipe
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5
Mashed Cauliflower Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by steaming cauliflower florets until tender, then mixing them with garlic gently cooked in olive oil. Parmesan cheese and cream cheese contribute to a creamy, cheesy flavor, while garlic salt and black pepper season the dish. Pureeing with half and half gives a smooth, spoonable texture akin to mashed potatoes but lighter. The addition of fresh parsley and butter as garnishes adds subtle herbal notes and extra richness.
Mashed Cauliflower works well as a side dish that can accompany a variety of main courses, providing a mild and creamy vegetable option. It can be reheated gently on the stove as needed. The recipe emphasizes countertop steaming and mixing to maintain a fresh and smooth consistency without heaviness.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/4 cup cream cheese room temperature, reduced fat
- 1 tsp garlic salt with parsley flakes
- 1/8 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tbsp half and half
- parsley for garnish, fresh parsley
- butter for garnish, fresh parsley
Instructions
- Use a Steamer with an insert and boil water. Once boiling, add the cauliflower florets. Steam for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
- while the cauliflower is steaming heat the olive oil in a skillet and add the minced garlic. Cook for just a few minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer the steamed cauliflower, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to a large bowl. Use a hand mixer to grind it all together.
- Transfer the ground cauliflower mixture to a food processor. Add the half and half and puree until it's the desired consistency that you like.
- Add any salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parley and butter if you wish.
- If needed, reheat on the stove.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 317mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 46.4mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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