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Cauliflower is the new mashed potatoes except it is low carbohydrate.  Here is an easy recipe for making Cauliflower Puree which can be used to substitute in any recipe that calls for mashed potatoes.
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Cauliflower Puree - Dairy Free Gluten Free

Cauliflower is the new mashed potatoes except it is low carbohydrate.  Here is an easy recipe for making Cauliflower Puree which can be used to substitute in any recipe that calls for mashed potatoes.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 99kcal
Author: My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of fresh cauliflower
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil olive oil will work, but avocado will give you a richer flavor that is closer to a buttery taste.
  • dash of sea salt or pink Himalayan salt
  • dairy free butter alternative to top as shown in photo or use a bit more avocado oil. optional

Instructions

  • Chop the cauliflower into roughly similar sized pieces, the smaller they are the faster they will cook-but sometimes really small pieces are lost in the cooking/steaming process.
  • Cook or steam, I prefer steaming, the cauliflower until it is fall part soft.
  • Heat a large nonstick pan to medium high heat and add the avocado oil or olive oil until it is really hot but not a smoking point concern.
  • Once the oil is hot for a minute or two, add in enough steamed/cooked cauliflower to fill just one layer on the bottom of the pan. Watching carefully, let the cauliflower sizzle and turn golden brown on a few sides before turning off the heat.
  • Add a little bit of salt while it is sizzling.
  • Place as much of the cauliflower as possible into to your food processor or blender and turn on high until smooth-and then blend again for another minute to make sure it is light as air.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and if you like, add a bit of avocado oil or butter substitute and salt. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 79mg | Vitamin C: 12.9mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg