Best Rockin Good Smashed Cauliflower With Garlic Recipes

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GARLIC MASHED CAULIFLOWER



Garlic Mashed Cauliflower image

This recipe is so easy and healthy. I love mashed potatoes, and when I started the South Beach Diet® and couldn't have them, I had to find an alternative. This is an awesome alternative, and people who hate vegetables love it. I do recommend using a large food processor for this recipe.

Provided by Andie

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Mashed

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, smashed
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon reduced-fat cream cheese
½ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until softened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Transfer half the cauliflower to a food processor; cover and blend on high. Add remaining cauliflower florets, one at a time, until vegetables are creamy. Blend in garlic, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, salt, and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 371.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

SMASHED CAULIFLOWER SIDE DISH



Smashed Cauliflower Side Dish image

Wonderfully creative substitute for potatoes or rice. Surprise your family with this excellent side dish!

Provided by Erika Cormier

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Mashed

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (16 ounce) packages frozen cauliflower
¼ cup butter
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and return cauliflower to pot.
  • Stir butter, black pepper, salt, and garlic into cooked cauliflower.
  • Mash cauliflower mixture with a potato masher or whisk until a smooth consistency similar to mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 427.1 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

SMASHED CAULIFLOWER



Smashed Cauliflower image

This is a great alternative to mashed potatoes, and much more figure friendly. It's a great vegetable side dish.

Provided by JAMVS

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Mashed

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
3 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup shredded Vermont white Cheddar cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring cauliflower and chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover the saucepan and increase heat to medium-high. Allow cauliflower to simmer until soft and the cooking liquid has reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove cauliflower from the heat, and add the butter, Cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Mash with a potato masher until the cheeses have melted and the cauliflower is smooth, then season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 395.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

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