Healthy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes Food

"MOCK" GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.
• 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.
• In a bowl with an immersion blender, or in a food processor, puree the hot cauliflower with the cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, chicken base, and pepper until almost smooth.
• Garnish with chives, and serve hot with pats of butter.

HEALTHY CAULIFLOWER MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the cauliflower and garlic and cook for about 10 minutes or until the cauliflower is fork tender. Drain, return it back to the hot pan and let it stand for 2 to 3 minutes with the lid on.
• Transfer the cauliflower and garlic to a food processor, add the olive oil, salt and pepper and purée until smooth. (You can also use a potato masher or hand blender).
• Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
• Garnish with chopped fresh thyme, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
• Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!
• *You can store the cauliflower mashed potatoes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

HEALTHY MASHED POTATOES/CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Cook cauliflower until fork tender.
• Drain and mash cauliflower by hand or in food processor until desired consistency.
• Mix in margarine and sour cream, to taste.
• Add salt and pepper, to taste.

MASHED CAULIFLOWER (MASHED POTATOES REPLACEMENT)

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower and reduce heat to medium. Cook cauliflower until very tender, about 10 minutes; drain, shaking the colander to remove as much water as possible.
• Blend drained cauliflower and cream in a blender until smooth; transfer to a pot over low heat.
• Stir Parmesan cheese, butter, cream cheese, and sea salt through the blended cauliflower; cook and stir until hot, about 5 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine cauliflower, garlic and broth in a large saucepan. If the broth does not cover the cauliflower add water to cover.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and simmer until cauliflower is fork tender, about 15 minutes.
• Drain cauliflower and garlic, reserving 2 tablespoons broth.
• Hand mash, or if you'd rather transfer to a food processor and process 'til smooth, adding broth if necessary to moisten mixture.
• Season with salt and pepper; add chives and parsley and stir.
• Serve hot.

CAULIFLOWER MASHED "POTATOES"

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter, salt, garlic and chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until garlic is completely soft. Set aside.
• In stockpot or Dutch oven, heat 3 quarts water to boiling over high heat.
• Cut florets from heads of cauliflower. If using stalks, cut stalks into 1/2-inch chunks. There should be about 8 cups raw cauliflower. Add cauliflower to boiling water; return to boiling. Cook 15 to 20 minutes or until cauliflower is extremely soft when pierced with knife. Remove from heat; set aside.
• Strain cauliflower well; pat dry thoroughly with towel. Place cauliflower in food processor. Add broth mixture. Cover; process until extremely smooth, processing in batches if necessary. Rinse out stockpot, and return to pot to combine batches.

CAULIFLOWER MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Separate cauliflower into florets and cut in smaller chunks.
• In a medium pot, combine cauliflower, garlic and enough cold water to cover the vegetables.
• Place a lid on top and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 10 minutes or until cauliflower is fork tender. Drain.
• Add butter or olive oil, salt and ground black pepper to taste.
• Using an immersion blender (a food processor), process until very smooth or desired consistency.

INSTANT MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Place small dice cauliflower in a wide bowl. Cover with 2-3 wet kitchen towels. Microwave on high for 6 minutes. Check and stir once in between until cauliflower is tender. Make sure towels are wet or re-wet and continue.
• In food processor, add cooked cauliflower with garlic, heavy cream, butter, and parmesan. Pulse until cauliflower is smooth pureed. Taste and adjust salt. Pulse once again to distribute salt in puree. Add black pepper. (optional)
• Transfer to bowl, garnish with fresh chopped parsley or chives. Serve and enjoy!

GARLIC MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until softened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Transfer half the cauliflower to a food processor; cover and blend on high. Add remaining cauliflower florets, one at a time, until vegetables are creamy. Blend in garlic, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, salt, and black pepper.

HEALTHY MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Separate the cauliflower into florets and chop core finely.
• In a pot over high heat simmer broth. Add the cauliflower, cover and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until the cauliflower is very tender, about 12-15 minutes.
• Drain and discard the liquid (the drier the cauliflower is, the better!). Add milk, cream cheese, and garlic salt.
• Mash with a potato masher until the desired consistency is reached. If you'd like you can run the mashed cauliflower through the food processor for a creamy consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with fresh herbs (optional) and serve!

MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add cauliflower and cook until very tender, about 10 minutes.
• Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid and then drain well and transfer cauliflower to a food processor.
• Add oil and reserved water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and purée until smooth. (Or, mash cauliflower with a potato masher). Season with salt and pepper and serve.

CREAMY MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Wash the cauliflower, towel dry, trim outer leaves and cut into florets, or just into chunks.
• Place the cauliflower florets in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of water to the bottom of the bowl, cover with a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for about 10 minutes, until very tender.
• Meanwhile, place the butter, garlic, parmesan, salt, and pepper in your food processor's bowl.
• When the cauliflower is cooked, carefully drain it (the bowl and plate will be hot and steam will escape) and transfer it to the food processor.
• Process until very smooth, 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately.

CREAMY MASHED CAULIFLOWER "POTATOES"

Steps:

• Pour water into a medium pot to a depth of 1/4". Add cauliflower and garlic and cover pot. Bring to a boil and cook until florets are easily pierced with a paring knife, about 8 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a food processor. Add milk, butter, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Purée until smooth, adding more milk if needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with chives, if using.
• Do Ahead
• Mashed cauliflower made 2 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill. Rewarm before serving.

CAULIFLOWER "MASHED POTATOES"

Steps:

• Set a steamer basket in a saucepan with 2 inches simmering water. Add cauliflower; cover and steam until very tender, 18 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to a food processor and season with salt and pepper. Add broth and process until smooth, scraping down side as needed (add more broth for a thinner consistency, if desired). To serve, transfer to a bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Puree can be refrigerated in an airtight container, up to 3 days.