This savory side dish is a healthy stand-in for mashed potatoes. Vary it by adding shredded low-fat cheese or chopped fresh herbs.
| Prep Time: | 15 minutes |
| Ready in: | 30 minutes |
| Yield: | 4 servings, 3/4 cup each |
| Ease of Prep: | Easy |
| Recipe Ingredients | |
| 8 cups bite-size cauliflower florets (about 1 head) | |
| 4 cloves garlic , crushed and peeled | |
| 1/3 cup buttermilk or equivalent buttermilk powder | |
| 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil , divided | |
| 1 teaspoon butter | |
| 1/2 teaspoon salt , or to taste | |
| Freshly ground pepper to taste | |
| Snipped fresh chives for garnish | |
Recipe Directions
- 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.)
- 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.
Health Advantages: low calorie, low carb, high fiber, low sat fat, low sodium, heart healthy, diabetes appropriate, healthy weight.
| Nutrition Information | ||||||||
| Servings Per Recipe: 4 | ||||||||
| Amount Per serving | ||||||||
| Calories: | 108 cal | Carbohydrate Servings: | 0 | |||||
| Carbohydrates: | 10 g | Dietary Fiber: | 5 g | Cholesterol: | 3 mg | |||
| Fat: | 7 g | Sodium: | 342 mg | Saturated Fat: | 2 g | |||
| Protein: | 4 g | Potassium: | 319 mg | Monounsaturated Fat: | 4 g | |||
| Nutrition Bonus: | Vitamin C (150% daily value), Folate (22% dv). | |||||||
| Exchanges: | 2 vegetable, 1 1/2 fat | |||||||
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