Description
Silky “creamy mashed cauliflower” delivers comfort without heavy calories, bringing Italian-inspired elegance to your dinner plate. Smooth, rich, and perfectly seasoned, this low-carb side dish invites you to savor each luxurious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets (approximately 600–700 grams)
Dairy Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon (3 grams) fresh chives, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a spacious pot with water, season with salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Submerge cauliflower florets into boiling water, cooking for 10-15 minutes until they become fork-tender and easily pierced.
- Carefully drain cauliflower in a colander, allowing excess liquid to evaporate for 2-3 minutes to ensure a creamy, not watery, consistency.
- Transfer softened cauliflower to a food processor, incorporating butter, cream cheese, Parmesan, and finely minced garlic.
- Pulse and blend ingredients until achieving a velvety, smooth texture, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting flavors to personal preference.
- Plate the mashed cauliflower immediately while hot, optionally garnishing with delicate, freshly chopped chives for a vibrant presentation and subtle onion-like flavor.
Notes
- Choose fresh, firm cauliflower for the best texture and flavor in your mashed dish.
- Pat the cauliflower dry thoroughly after boiling to prevent watery results and ensure a creamy consistency.
- For a dairy-free version, swap butter and cream cheese with coconut cream and nutritional yeast.
- Roast cauliflower florets instead of boiling to add a deeper, nutty flavor profile to the mashed side dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg