Creamy Mashed Cauliflower

These are so yummy! 

A few years back, I went on the South Beach Diet. I lost 25 pounds by following the diet pretty closely. There are quite a few recipes that I still use from that time.

In one of the recipe books that go along with the South Beach Diet, there is a recipe for South Beach Mashed "Potatoes." The following recipe is NOT that recipe. It is BETTER! One of the reasons it is better is the addition of garlic. Garlic makes everything better. Well, garlic and wine make everything better but that's another story!

Anyway, I came across the following recipe on Pinterest. I love the flavor of the mashed cauliflower and you can use it as a substitute for any mashed potatoes. It has a great consistency, stiffer than its South Beach cousin.

Here is the link to the original website.

CREAMY MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Servings: 4 servings, 3/4 cup each

Prep: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

INGREDIENTS

8 cups  bite-size cauliflower florets, (about 1 head)

4 cloves  garlic, crushed and peeled

1/3 cup  nonfat buttermilk, (see Tip)

4 teaspoons  extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 teaspoon  butter

1/2 teaspoon  salt

  Freshly ground pepper, to taste

  Snipped fresh chives, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Place cauliflower florets and garlic in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover and steam until very tender, 12 to 15 minutes. (Alternatively, place florets and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water, cover and microwave on High for 3 to 5 minutes.)

2. Place the cooked cauliflower and garlic in a food processor. Add buttermilk, 2 teaspoons oil, butter, salt and pepper; pulse several times, then process until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and garnish with chives, if desired. Serve hot.

Tip:

Tip: No buttermilk? You can use buttermilk powder prepared according to package directions. Or make "sour milk": mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup milk.

Jen

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