Description
Experience the creamy delight of this mashed cauliflower recipe, a velvety, low-carb alternative to traditional mashed potatoes that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into florets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the cauliflower by removing leaves and cutting it into florets.
- Steam the florets in a basket over boiling water for 10-15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Transfer steamed cauliflower to a food processor, then add butter and heavy cream. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add in garlic powder, salt, and pepper; blend again until well combined. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs or grated cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter.
- To enhance flavor, experiment with adding fresh herbs like thyme or chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg