Heavenly Mashed Cauliflower
A lighter and healthier twist on classic mashed potatoes, featuring roasted garlic and Dijon mustard for a flavorful and creamy side dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower (2 pounds, chopped)
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (or olive oil for a vegan version)
- 7 roasted garlic cloves
- ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Chives (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Chop the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the cauliflower; boil until knife-tender, about 10 minutes.
- Drain the cauliflower in a colander, shaking off any excess water.
- Transfer the drained cauliflower to a food processor and add melted butter, roasted garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning as necessary.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with chives, and serve.
Notes
For best results, ensure the butter is at room temperature. Avoid over-blending to prevent a gummy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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