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Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
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Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
10m
Total Time
25m
This creamy mashed cauliflower recipe is a healthier alternative to mashed potatoes. The cauliflower is cooked with garlic, then mashed with butter, parmesan cheese, and sour cream (optional). Garnish with melted butter, parsley, and pepper for a delicious side dish.
Ingredients
Servings:
6
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Garnishes (optional)
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Notes
1. Cauliflower - 1 very large head, or 1.5 average heads. About 8 heaped cups of florets. Cut / break florets off (see video for how I do it).
2. Subs & alternativesto make it dairy free, to your taste, what you have:
Butter - sub with extra virgin or ordinary olive oil Parmesan -1/4 to 1/2 tsp Vegeta or vegetable stock powder (for "umami" flavour that parmesan provides) Sour Cream -60g / 2oz cream cheese Cooking water - milk (any dairy or dairy free)
3. Storage -Keeps for 3 to 5 days in the fridge, and also freezes fine! Thaw then reheat in the microwave - or even gently on the stove.
2. Subs & alternativesto make it dairy free, to your taste, what you have:
Butter - sub with extra virgin or ordinary olive oil Parmesan -1/4 to 1/2 tsp Vegeta or vegetable stock powder (for "umami" flavour that parmesan provides) Sour Cream -60g / 2oz cream cheese Cooking water - milk (any dairy or dairy free)
3. Storage -Keeps for 3 to 5 days in the fridge, and also freezes fine! Thaw then reheat in the microwave - or even gently on the stove.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories155kcal7%
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Fat10g0%
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Saturated Fat6g0%
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Carbohydrates11g0%
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Fiber3g0%
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Sugar4g0%
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Protein6g0%
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Cholesterol26mg1%
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Sodium154mg7%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.