Low Carb Garlic Herb Cauliflower Mash Food

GARLIC AND HERB CAULIFLOWER CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or silicone baking mats and spray with cooking spray.
• Microwave the cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl on high, stopping and stirring halfway through, until tender, about 2 minutes; let cool for 5 minutes.
• Put the cauliflower in a clean towel and squeeze out any liquid. Transfer to a medium bowl and add the Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
• Scoop heaping-tablespoon mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart (10 to 12 to a sheet). Shape and flatten the mounds into small discs, about 2 1/2-inches wide.
• Bake until the edges of the crisps are deep golden brown, about 14 minutes. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before serving; the crisps will firm up as they cool.

LOW CARB BASIL AND GARLIC CAULIFLOWER MASH

Steps:

• Clean and cut up cauliflower and add into a pot of boiling, salted water.
• Boil for about 15 minutes but don't let the cauliflower get too soggy. It should still be firm when you take it out.
• Drain very well.
• In a food processor add in the basil, garlic cloves (2 if you like a nice bite!), parmesan and course until well blended.
• Then add in the neufchatel cheese and the cooked cauliflower.
• Pulse until smooth and serve!
• (Optional: I like to run a knife through a few sundried tomatoes and add for taste and color - makes a very Italian low carb meal!).