Love mashed potatoes, but still trying to watch your carbs? Try this healthier version that uses cauliflower!
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Mashed Garlic Cauliflower "Potatoes"
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 ½ heads cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 ½ Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ Tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese
- ⅓ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring about ¼” inch of water to a boil in a large frying pan.
- Add trimmed and cleaned cauliflower florets. Cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until cauliflower is completely soft and cooked.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until softened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Transfer half the cauliflower to a food processor; cover and blend on high. Add remaining cauliflower florets, one at a time, until vegetables are creamy. Blend in garlic, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, salt, and black pepper.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ⅙ of recipe Calories: 98 Fat: 5.7 g Saturated fat: 1.8 g Carbohydrates: 8.4 g Sugar: 3.5 g Sodium: 372 mg Protein: 5.2 g Cholesterol: 7 mg
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