I started making this dish while on one of my 10 different diets of the year. This diet suggested cutting out the carbs of regular potatoes and substituting a healthier version with cauliflower. Little did I know how much I would love this dish and prefer it over the heavier mashed potatoes! I like to mix in some chives as well as sprinkle some on top to give the dish added flavor and presentation. Enjoy!
Healthy Cauliflower Mashed "Potatoes"
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Author: Momma Chef
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 8 cups bite-size cauliflower florets (about 1 head or a 20 oz. bag of pre-cut florets)
- 16 oz. vegetable stock (typically ½ of box)
- 1 tsp. salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp. chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
- Pour stock, cauliflower and salt in partially covered pot and cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until cauliflower is very soft.
- When cauliflower is soft, mash with a fork or blend with a hand mixer.
- Alternatively, you can make this in the slow cooker/crock pot on high for 2-hours.
- Sprinkle with chives (optional).
Tips:
- To add a little kick, I like to use Truffle salt rather then regular salt.
- You can add 1 tbsp. butter or margarine to make it a bit creamier.
Cauliflower really is a great and healthy alternative for mashed potatoes! I love cauliflowers and I can have this everyday!
Yummmm cauliflower mash is so good! thanks for sharing this recipe
I must admit I have never made Cauliflower mash before, but it sounds interesting, I should give it try!
I love the healthy cauliflower upgrade to make this yummy side dish! Great with roast chicken.
Yum! I’ve had cauliflower mash before but I’ve never tried making it myself! It looks pretty simple to do!