Garlicky Mashed Cauliflower potatoes |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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If you’re looking for ways to eat your favorite foods in a healthier, lower calorie way and if mashed potatoes are a weakness, you’ll love this veggier, less carbier alternative to your favorite comfort food! Even if you scoff at cauliflower, you’ll never know that this dish isn’t made from a spud! Recipe found Ingredients:
1 medium head cauliflower |
1 tablespoon vegan cream cheese, softened |
1/4 cup nutritional yeast |
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced |
1/8 teaspoon vegan chicken broth (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt) |
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon chives, for garnish |
3 tablespoons vegan margarine (earth balance) |
Directions:
1. Bring a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.
2. Clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces. Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done. Drain well; do not let cool and pat cooked cauliflower very dry between several layers of paper towels.
3. In a bowl with an immersion blender, or in a food processor, puree the hot cauliflower with the cream cheese, nutritional yeast, garlic, boullion and pepper until almost smooth.
4. Garnish with chives, and serve hot.
5. Try roasting the garlic and adding a little fresh rosemary for a whole new taste.
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