65 Top Healthy Sides: Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes is an easy, versatile top healthy side dish. Cauliflower 'potatoes' are a great low carb alternative as well as a great way to add a vegetable to your comfort food dinners, during the holidays or anytime you crave a creamy mash but need it to be 'healthier'.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 184kcal
Ingredients
- 2.5 - 3 lbs medium cauliflower head
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp butter I used salted or olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Separate cauliflower into florets, then cut into smaller chunks.
- In a medium pot, combine cauliflower, garlic and enough cold water to cover the vegetables.
- Place a lid on top and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 10 minutes or until cauliflower is fork tender. Drain.
- Add butter or olive oil, salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Using an immersion blender (a food processor), process until very smooth or desired consistency.
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Notes
- Serve: Cauliflower mashed potatoes taste best fresh and consumed same day. Next day, there is a very prominent cabbage smell.
- Reheat: I do not suggest to reheat it next day. I recommend to make only what you will eat same day. You can cut the recipe in half.
- Freeze: I also do not suggest to freeze it. I tried and I did not like the results.
- Make cauliflower mash thicker by removing extra water. Place drained cooked cauliflower florets in a towel lined bowl and let cool down until safe to handle. Then hold onto the ends, make a ball and twist to squeeze out extra moisture.
- You can use frozen cauliflower. It will take a few more minutes to come to a boil rather than fresh cauliflower.
- Cooking garlic: Cooking garlic makes it less spicy. Once mashed with cauliflower it adds nice flavor.
- Can I add cream cheese or sour cream: Sure, add to taste, but note it will change nutritional value.
- Use a regular potato masher if you would like a more 'rustic' with chunky texture "potatoes".
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 503mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 12g