CAULIFLOWER-LEEK PUREE

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This low-fat dish is a terrific substitute for mashed potatoes. Very low-carb diet friendly and tasty too! Originally from a March 2007 issue of Southern Living.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 leek
1 head cauliflower, 2 lbs., cut into florets
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Remove root, tough outer leaves,and tops from leek, leaving 1 inch of dark leaves; cut into quarters lengthwise.
  • Thinly slice leek; rinse well and drain.
  • Cook leek and cauliflower florets in boiling water to cover in a large saucepan 10 minutes, or until tender; drain.
  • Return vegetables to saucepan, and toss in pan over high heat to remove any excess moisture; remove from heat.
  • Process vegetables with yogurt, in two batches, in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as needed.
  • Stir in chopped parsley, nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer puree to serving bowl and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.1, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 39.6, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 2.7

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