CREAMY CAULIFLOWER PUREE

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This savory side dish is a healthy stand-in for mashed potatoes. Vary it by adding roasted garlic, shredded low-fat cheese or fresh chopped herbs. (inspired by a recipe from Eating Well)

Provided by dolphyn722

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 30m

Yield 3/4 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups cauliflower, cut into bite size florets (about 1 head)
4 garlic cloves, crushed, peeled and cooked with cauliflower
1/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash fresh ground pepper, to taste
1/8 teaspoon chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook cauliflower & garlic until very tender.
  • Place the cooked cauliflower and garlic in a food processor.
  • Add yogurt, 2 teaspoons oil, salt and pepper; pulse several times, then process until smooth and creamy.
  • Garnish with chives, if desired drizzle 2 more teaspoons of olive oil. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.9, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 367, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 6.4, Protein 5.3

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