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Mashed Cauliflower With Parmesan and Chives
Cauliflower florets cooked in chicken broth and then pureed until smooth make a healthier and delicious alternative to butter and cream loaded mashed potatoes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 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 grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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
- Reprinted from The Dude Diet by Serena Wolf
- The Dude Diet
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
(3%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
54IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 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.