Mashed Cauliflower with Garlic and Herbs
Mashed cauliflower (cauliflower mashed potatoes) are a healthy, low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes. And bonus, you'll be eating more veggies and most won't even know the difference. Watch the video above!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 84.6kcal
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1-2 tsp finely chopped herbs thyme, rosemary, sage, parsley, chives, etc
Instructions
- Trim the leaves off the cauliflower and cut off the florets. Rinse the florets under water.
- Heat 1-inch of water in a pot on medium heat and bring to a boil. Place a steamer insert in the pot and add the cauliflower florets. Steam for 6-8 minutes.
- While the cauliflower is steaming, heat the olive oil in a small pan on medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then remove from the heat.
- Remove the steamed cauliflower from the pot, drain the water from the pot, then add the cauliflower back in. Add the olive oil, garlic, chopped herbs and any optional ingredients.
- Use a potato masher or handheld stick blender to mash the cauliflower. Serve immediately.
Video
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the cauliflower or else your cauliflower mash might end up more of a cauliflower puree. The same can be said if you use a food processor instead of using a potato masher or handheld stick blender. The goal is to gently mash, not to puree.
Nutrition
Calories: 84.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.9g | Protein: 4.1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Sodium: 63.3mg | Fiber: 4.2g | Sugar: 4g