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Creamy, healthy, low-carb, and keto cauliflower mash that is being served in a grey bowl for a Thanksgiving side dish.
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Garlic Mashed Cauliflower Recipe

Mashed Cauliflower is loaded with garlicky goodness and tastes as good (if not better!) than the traditional mashed potatoes. It is the best low-carb side dish recipe for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and holiday gatherings.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • ¼ cup milk almond or cashew milk
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 ½ tsp. rosemary fresh
  • 1 ½ tsp. thyme fresh
  • 3-4 cloves roasted garlic
  • ¾-1 tsp. salt to taste
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Instructions

  • Roast Garlic: Roast a head of garlic in the oven. Trim the ends, drizzle on 1 tablespoon of oil, sprinkle with salt, wrap in foil and then bake at 400 degrees for 40-50 minutes. You can do this up to 3 days in advance and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
    3-4 cloves roasted garlic
  • Boil Cauliflower: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil cauliflower for 10-12 minutes. Drain water and place cauliflower on a towel and dry cauliflower completely before proceeding.
    1 head cauliflower
  • Purée in Processor: In the bowl of a food processor combine cauliflower, milk, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, roasted garlic cloves, salt, to taste, and a pinch of black pepper. Purée for 1-2 minutes or until mashed cauliflower is completely smooth. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl every 20-30 seconds to ensure even pureeing.
    ¼ cup milk, 3 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 ½ tsp. rosemary, 1 ½ tsp. thyme, ¾-1 tsp. salt, 1 pinch black pepper
  • Serve mashed cauliflower with a drizzle of olive oil and a few sprigs of rosemary or thyme and enjoy!
    If mashed cauliflower has cooled too much, return it to the pot and heat it to your desired temperature.

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Notes

  • Do NOT use a Vitamix or high-speed blender.  You will end up with overly-blended and runny cauliflower mashed potatoes

Meal Prep and Storage

  • To Prep-Ahead: Roast the garlic, and wash and cut the cauliflower up to 3 days in advance. Keep refrigerated until ready to use. 
  • To Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. 
  • To Freeze: Seal tightly in a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 4-6 months. 
  • To Reheat: Warm on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated through. Note that the cauliflower will begin to separate from the liquid and will need to be stirred before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 333mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 65.6mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.5mg