Low Carb Mashed Potato Substitute 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.

LOW CARB KETO CAULIFLOWER MASHED POTATOES PALEO RECIPE - 5 INGREDIENTS

Steps:

• Cook the cauliflower on the stove or in the microwave.Stove method: Boil a pot of water with a tablespoon (14 g) of salt. Add the cauliflower, and simmer until very soft (about 5-6 minutes). Drain well.Microwave method: Place the cauliflower florets in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover with plastic wrap, so that the plastic is not touching the cauliflower. Microwave on high for about 10 minutes, until very soft, stirring halfway through. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, place the garlic, melted butter, and milk/cream into a food processor or high power blender. Note: If you want to, you can saute the garlic first to mellow the flavor a bit.
• When the cauliflower is done cooking, drain well. Squeeze out as much extra water as possible. You can do this by wrapping the cauliflower in a towel and twisting, or by pressing a bowl down over a strainer.
• Add the cauliflower to the food processor or blender. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides with a spatula occasionally. Add salt and pepper to taste, and puree again. If it's thicker than you like, thin out with more milk/cream.
• Stir in the chopped chives.

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.

FAUX TA TOES - LOW CARB MASHED POTATO SUBSTITUTE

Steps:

• Steam the head of cauliflower until soft.
• Mash cauliflower and softened cream cheese together or puree in a blender/ food processor if you want it smooth. (We prefer it chunky).
• Adjust to your own taste, or desire for fat intake, or desired creaminess.
• Add salt and pepper if desired.
• Can be prepared with low fat cream cheese as well.

EASY LOW CARB, KETO MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Set a large pot of water to boil over high heat.
• Cut cauliflower in quarters and cut out stem of each quarter. Pull off any green leaves that may be left. Break the cauliflower into florets and place the florets in boiling water for about 6-8 minutes, or until tender when pricked with a fork. Drain well in a strainer.
• While cauliflower is cooking measure out the remaining ingredients (your mise en place). Pour (dump) the hot, drained cauliflower into a food processor. Add the parmesan, cream cheese, butter garlic, bouillon and salt. Puree until smooth and creamy (pulse a few time before pressing the puree button).
• To serve: Empty contents of food processor into serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Additional butter can be added to taste.

LOW-CARB MASHED POTATO SUBSTITUTE

Steps:

• In a large cooking pot add cauliflower and water.
• Cook on medium high until cauliflower is soft (about 15 minutes).
• Drain cauliflower.
• In a large bowl add cauliflower, butter, sour cream, garlic (optional), salt and pepper.
• Mash with a potato masher or use a hand mixer on low speed until creamy.