Mashed Cauliflower

4.96 from 23 votes

Mashed Cauliflower will blow your mind. It is low carb, but tastes like decadent mashed potatoes. This easy swap will become your new favorite side dish.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Servings: people

Calories: 137kcal

Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower see note 1
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (56 grams) divided
1 clove garlic minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon table salt) (5 grams)
dash freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Cut the cauliflower in half and then into fourths. Cutting on an angle, cut the core out of each fourth (see photos in the post). Place the cauliflower florets in a food processor to chop into small pieces. Alternatively, chop by hand with a large, sharp knife.
In a large Dutch oven or a deep skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the cauliflower, and season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a dash of freshly ground black pepper. Sauté the cauliflower for 3 to 4 minutes until it turns light tan. Add two tablespoons of water to the pot, turn the heat down low, and cover for 15 minutes, stirring a few times during cooking.
Add the last tablespoon of butter, and using an immersion blender, blend the cauliflower until smooth. Taste and add more salt and pepper as necessary. Or even a dash of onion powder.

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Notes

While a lot of recipes call for boiling the cauliflower, I don't like how many of the nutrients you lose to the water. In this recipe, we achieve the same softness during sautéing without sacrificing flavor or nutrients.

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