GARLICKY MASHED CAULIFLOWER "POTATOES"

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Garlicky Mashed Cauliflower

If you're looking for ways to eat your favorite foods in a healthier, lower calorie way and if mashed potatoes are a weakness, you'll love this veggier, less carbier alternative to your favorite comfort food! Even if you scoff at cauliflower, you'll never know that this dish isn't made from a spud! Recipe found at healthyvoyager.com

Provided by Wish I Could Cook

Categories     Mashed Potatoes

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium head cauliflower
1 tablespoon vegan cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon vegan chicken broth (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt)
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chives, for garnish
3 tablespoons vegan margarine (Earth Balance)

Steps:

  • Bring a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.
  • Clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces. Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done. Drain well; do not let cool and pat cooked cauliflower very dry between several layers of paper towels.
  • In a bowl with an immersion blender, or in a food processor, puree the hot cauliflower with the cream cheese, nutritional yeast, garlic, boullion and pepper until almost smooth.
  • Garnish with chives, and serve hot.
  • Try roasting the garlic and adding a little fresh rosemary for a whole new taste.

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