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Creamy Mashed Cauliflower Recipe

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This creamy mashed cauliflower recipe offers a delicious and low-carb alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. Made with tender cauliflower florets, garlic, butter, parmesan cheese, and optional sour cream, it’s whipped into a smooth, flavorful side dish that pairs well with a variety of meals. Light, creamy, and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for anyone looking to enjoy comfort food with fewer carbs.

Ingredients

Cauliflower and Garlic

  • 1 kg / 2 lb cauliflower florets (cut into uniform sizes)
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and whole

Other Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup (25g) parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup (55g) sour cream (optional)
  • 1 – 3 tbsp cooking water (reserved)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Melted butter, for drizzling (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cauliflower: Cut larger cauliflower florets into halves or quarters to make all pieces roughly the same size, ensuring even cooking.
  2. Boil Cauliflower and Garlic: Place the cauliflower florets and whole garlic cloves into a large pot of boiling water. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the cauliflower is very soft when pierced with a fork.
  3. Reserve Cooking Water: Carefully scoop out a mug of the hot cooking water before draining the cauliflower, to use later for adjusting the mashed cauliflower’s consistency.
  4. Drain and Transfer: Drain the cauliflower and garlic thoroughly, then transfer them into a food processor for pureeing.
  5. Add Ingredients and Puree: Add unsalted butter, parmesan cheese, and sour cream (if using) to the cauliflower mixture. Blitz until smooth and creamy. If you don’t have a food processor, a handheld immersion blender works well too.
  6. Adjust Consistency: Gradually add the reserved cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, blitzing after each addition until you reach your desired creamy consistency.
  7. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, blending briefly to incorporate the seasoning evenly.
  8. Serve: Transfer the mashed cauliflower into a serving bowl. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top if desired.
  9. Enjoy: Serve as a side dish with any meal that you would typically accompany with mashed potatoes for a comforting, low-carb alternative.

Notes

  • Using fresh parmesan cheese will enhance flavor significantly.
  • Sour cream is optional but adds creaminess and tang.
  • Reserved cooking water helps achieve a smooth texture without thinning too much.
  • You can substitute butter with olive oil for a dairy-free option, but it may alter flavor.
  • For a vegan version, replace butter and parmesan with plant-based alternatives, and omit sour cream or use vegan sour cream.
  • This mash reheats well; add a splash of water or milk when warming to restore creaminess.

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