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A delicious bowl of cauliflower mash!
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Garlic Cauliflower Mash

Enjoy a low-carb creamy and flavorful substitute for mashed potatoes with a delicious cauliflower mash! Great for Keto diets and for days you want to limit carbs and not flavor! 
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Healthy
Keyword easy side dish, Low-Carb Eating, veggie side
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 90kcal
Author Eileen Kelly

Ingredients

To Cook Cauliflower

  • 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
  • water, enough to cover the cauliflower
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • teaspoon salt

To Make Garlic Cauliflower Mash

  • 4-5 ½ Tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • teaspoon nutmeg optional
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme, chives, or parsley garnish - optional

Instructions

How To Make Cauliflower

  • In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add the cauliflower florets, minced garlic, bay leaf, black pepper, and salt
  • Cover with enough water to cover florets by about ½ inch.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Let cauliflower simmer about 6 minutes. Cauliflower should be fork tender.
  • Drain water from cauliflower. Remove and discard bay leaf.
  • Return cauliflower back to saucepan over medium heat. Gently stir about for 10 seconds to remove excess water.

To Make Creamy Garlic Cauliflower Mash

  • Remove cauliflower from heat. To the cauliflower, add 4 Tablespoons of buttermilk and butter. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. Check seasoning, adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Place cauliflower in a bowl, sprinkle with chopped chives, parsley thyme. Serve

To Make Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

  • Remove cauliflower from heat. To the cauliflower, add 4 Tablespoons of buttermilk and butter. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Use a potato masher and mash ingredients together.
  • If you find you need more liquid, add a bit more buttermilk. Mash for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Check your seasoning. Adjust seasoning, if needed.
  • Cauliflower mash will be more rustic in texture.
  • Serve in a bowl, sprinkle with fresh parsley, chives or thyme.

Notes

Note 1: Nutmeg adds a nice hint of a woody spice to the cauliflower mash.
Note 2: The cauliflower keeps in the fridge, well covered for about 3 days.
To Freeze Cauliflower Mash can be frozen in a sealed freezer safe bag for about 3-4 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat in a saucepan.
  • Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 650mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 101.7mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 0.9mg