Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
Whir cauliflower into a creamy low-carb substitute for mashed potatoes. This easy recipe gets a kick of flavor from garlic-infused olive oil, making it a dairy-free (and vegan) vegetable side dish.
Servings
6 servings
Prep Time
20 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 8cups cauliflower florets (about 1 large head)
- 3tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
- 2cloves garlic, sliced
- 3/4teaspoon salt
- 1/2teaspoon ground pepper
- 1tablespoon chopped fresh sage
Instructions
- Bring 1 to 2 inches of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add cauliflower; cover and cook until very tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and add garlic. Cook, stirring, until the garlic starts to brown around the edges, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer to a food processor along with the steamed cauliflower, salt and pepper. Process until very smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in sage. Drizzle with oil, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
| Calories | 101kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrate Total | 8g |
| Total Sugars | 3g |
| Added Sugars | 0g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Total Fat | 7g |
| Saturated Fat | 1g |
| Mono Saturated Fat | 5g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 334mg |
| Protein | 3g |
| Potassium | 434mg |
| Calcium | 36mg |
| Folate | 81mcg |
| Omega-6 | 1g |
| Vitamin E | 1mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg |
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