Mock Mashed Potatoes

We’ve taken an all-American favorite comfort food – mashed potatoes – and replaced the potatoes with cauliflower. For comparison, a cup of home-prepared mashed potatoes, made with whole milk & butter, would provide approximately 237 calories, 9 grams fat, 699mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate, 3g sugars and 4g protein. This version has only 10g of carbs and 87 calories.

Recipe Yield: Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 medium cauliflower
• 4 green onions, sliced, including half green stems
• 2-4 cloves garlic
• 1/4-1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
• 4 tsp. extra virgin live oil, divided
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 Tbsp. chopped chives
  

Directions

1. Place cauliflower, onions and garlic in steamer basket and steam for 10-12 minutes or until very tender.
2. Place cooked cauliflower, onions and garlic in blender or food processer.
3. Add 1/4 cup almond milk and 2 teaspoons olive oil. Blend until desired consistency.
4. For creamier consistency add more milk in 1 tablespoon increments.
5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6. Transfer to serving bowl.
7. Drizzle with remaining oil and garnish with chives. Serve.