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Mashed Cauliflower With Parmesan and Chives
Mashed Cauliflower With Parmesan and Chives offers a smooth, creamy vegetable side using tender cauliflower pureed with chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, and fresh chives. The seasoning with salt and pepper rounds out a rich and delicate flavor profile. This dish is a low-carb alternative that is tender and flavorful, suitable alongside various entrees.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
to 6
Calories:
33 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 small heads cauliflower , cored and leaves removed and cut into small florets
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ¼ cup chives chopped fresh
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cauliflower and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender, but not completely falling apart.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cauliflower to a food processor and puree until silky smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan and chopped chives and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Cook cauliflower until tender but not falling apart to maintain smooth texture.
- Use fresh chives for best flavor and color contrast.
- Adjust salt and pepper seasoning to taste after mixing in Parmesan and chives.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4g
Calories
33kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
526mg
(22%)
Potassium
94mg
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
54IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 to 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 33
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 33kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 526mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 54IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.