Healthy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
If you’ve found this cauliflower mashed potatoes recipe, you’re probably looking for a healthy alternative to the real stuff! This mashed cauliflower recipe is surprisingly delectable without the carbs or bad fats. It’s a side dish dream.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Blender (or food processor if you don't have a blender)
Ingredients
- 3 pound cauliflower head cut into florets (about 2 pounds of florets)
- ¾ cup low-fat sour cream
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves peeled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Handful of fresh chives snipped
Instructions
- Add about an inch of water to a medium pot. Add cauliflower florets, cover, and turn heat to medium-high, bringing water to a gentle boil. Let florets steam for 12-17 minutes until fork tender and soft.
- Drain all water from the pot, and add cauliflower to a blender, along with the olive oil, sour cream, garlic cloves, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
- Scoop “mashed potatoes” into a bowl to serve, stirring in snipped chives, or just garnishing with them.
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Notes
- Buying 2 pounds of cauliflower florets (as opposed to the whole head) will save you prep time!
- Use 1/3 cup olive oil for thinner (less thick) cauliflower “mashed potatoes”.
- You can use a food processor if you don’t have a blender.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 776mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 110mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 1mg