Yield: Serves 6

Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

Mashed cauliflower! Cauliflower "mashed potatoes" are a creamy and cozy healthier side dish perfect for the holidays or any day. This garlic cauliflower mash recipe is keto and vegan friendly. 

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into large florets
  • 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature or melted (I used Miyoko's dairy-free)
  • 1/3 cup Nutritional yeast or Parmesan
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
  • sliced chives, for garnish

Instructions

  1. To roast the garlic, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cut about 1/2" off the top of the garlic. Drizzle the cut side with olive oil. Wrap in foil and roast in the oven until the cloves are tender, about 30 minutes.
  2. To steam the cauliflower on the stovetop, bring about an inch of water to a boil in a pot fitted with a steamer basket. Add the cauliflower florets, cover the pot, and steam until completely tender, but not falling apart, about 4-8 minutes. 
  3. Or, to steam the cauliflower in the Instant Pot, add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot liner and fit with a steamer basket. Add the cauliflower florets and lock the lid with valve set to sealing. Set to pressure cook (high) for 1 minute. When the cook time is finished, immediately carefully quick release the pressure, with hand covered. 
  4. Carefully remove the steamer basket from the pot and let some of the water evaporate from the cauliflower for a few minutes.
  5. Transfer the warm steamed cauliflower florets to the bowl of a food processor. Add the garlic cloves, butter, nutritional yeast/Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Lock the lid and pulse until the cauliflower is creamy and has reached your desired consistency. I prefer this cauliflower mash thick with some texture, while others prefer it completely pureed.
  6. Season to taste with additional salt, pepper, and Parmesan/nutritional yeast.
  7. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sliced chives and a little drizzle of olive oil. Serve warm.

Notes

  • If you're in a hurry, you can steam the garlic with the cauliflower, though the flavor won't be nearly as deep. You can also find roasted garlic cloves in some gourmet grocery stores and delis.
  • A little drizzle of truffle oil on top is so delicious here.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 108Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 213mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 7gSugar: 3gProtein: 8g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Nutritionix. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your favorite calculator.

 

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