Mashed Cauliflower
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower large in size, about 2 pounds cut into pieces
- 5 to 6 garlic cloves large in size, peeled and left whole
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese shredded off the block
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and garlic cloves, and boil until the cauliflower is knife tender, about 10 minutes.1 head of cauliflower, 5 to 6 garlic cloves
- Drain the cauliflower, reserving about ¼ cup of the water for later use. Transfer the cauliflower and garlic to a food processor. Add the Parmesan cheese, butter, salt, and pepper.⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup unsalted butter, Salt and pepper
- Pulse until the cauliflower reaches the desired consistency. Use some of the boiling water if needed to thin out the cauliflower mash. Taste, and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot with your favorite entree.
- See post for storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cup of mashed cauliflower. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Mashed Cauliflower
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
178
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
45
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
38
mg
13
%
Sodium
191
mg
8
%
Potassium
464
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
427
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
70
mg
85
%
Calcium
115
mg
12
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
