Description
Creamy garlic mashed cauliflower offers a delicious, low-carb alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. This easy recipe delivers velvety texture, rich flavor, and simple ingredients for a healthy side.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Remove leaves and core from cauliflower and chop into florets.
2. Peel garlic cloves and set aside.
3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
4. Add cauliflower florets and garlic; cook until fork-tender, about 10–12 minutes.
5. Drain cauliflower and garlic in a strainer and let steam-dry for 3–5 minutes to remove excess moisture.
6. Transfer cauliflower and garlic to a food processor or blender.
7. Add butter, cream, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth and creamy, adding cheese if desired.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
9. Spoon into a serving bowl and garnish with chopped parsley or chives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: boiling and blending
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 30
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