Mashed Cauliflower
Mashed Cauliflower will blow your mind. It is low carb, but tastes like decedent mashed potatoes. This easy swap will become your new favorite side dish.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 137kcal
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon table salt)
- dash freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the cauliflower in half and then into forths. 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. Alternatlively, 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 unitl 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 imerssion 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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Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 626mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg