Garlic Cauliflower Mashers

Garlic cauliflower mashers are delicious and nutritious.

This rich, yet low-carb dish is an excellent choice when you want to add the decadence of mashed potatoes to your meal without adding all the carbohydrates. Cauliflower, with its high nutrient levels, high fiber, and low carbs is a healthier pick than potatoes, and preparing them this way will have even the pickiest spud-lover asking for a second helping.

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower
  • 4-5 garlic cloves, minced, rested for 15 minutes
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1-2 tablespoons chicken or vegetable stock (start with 1 and add more during mixing to get the consistency you like)
  • 1/8-1/4 teaspoon pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, safflower oil, butter, or oil spray

Directions:

  1. Sauté rested garlic over medium heat in 1/4 teaspoon olive oil, safflower oil, butter, or oil spray until soft and caramelized, about 5 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic or it will taste bitter.
  2. Remove leaves and stem from cauliflower head, chop florets into small pieces.
  3. Steam or boil cauliflower in a small amount of water until it is soft enough to poke easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; drain if necessary.
  4. Place garlic and remaining ingredients (parmesan cheese, cream cheese, chicken or vegetable stock, pepper, and salt) in mixer bowl or food processer.
  5. Add cauliflower.
  6. Process, mix, or mash with potato masher until cauliflower is desired consistency.
  7. Serve warm.
A coarser consistency can be achieved with less mashing or processing.

Notes:

  • If you are not sure that your family with like this new "mashed potato" recipe, consider adding some mashed cauliflower to your next batch of potatoes and start working the amount of cauliflower up slowly as they get used to it.
  • The cauliflower mashers in the picture were made using a Ninja mixer. If you prefer a coarser consistency, like the one in this picture, you can grind it less or use a potato masher.

Disclaimer: The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. You should not use the information on this site for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem. Do not take any supplements without first consulting with your physician if you are on any prescription or over-the-counter medications.