Creamy Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
A smooth, buttery stand-in for mashed potatoes with roasted garlic flavor.
25 min total · Easy · Makes 4 servings
Nutrition per serving
Serving size: 1 serving (about 195 g)
Estimated nutrition per serving. Values are approximate and vary with ingredients, brands, quantities and preparation. Net carbs = total carbs minus fiber minus erythritol. Other sugar alcohols are not subtracted. This is a labeling convention, not a measure of your blood sugar or insulin response.
4 servings: 25.6 g net carbs and 688 calories for the whole recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb cauliflower florets
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 oz cream cheese
- salt and black pepper, to taste
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Steps
- 1
Simmer the cauliflower and garlic in salted water until very tender.
- 2
Drain well and let the steam escape for 2 minutes.
- 3
Blend or mash with the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Tips
- Draining thoroughly is the key to thick, fluffy mash.
- A food processor gives the smoothest texture.
Nutrition per serving
Serving size: 1 serving (about 195 g)
| Calories | 172 |
| Protein | 4.3 g |
| Fat | 14.1 g |
| Total carbs | 9.8 g |
| Fiber | 3.4 g |
| Net carbs | 6.4 g |
| Sodium | 170 mg |
| Saturated fat | 8.4 g |
Estimated nutrition per serving. Values are approximate and vary with ingredients, brands, quantities and preparation. Net carbs = total carbs minus fiber minus erythritol. Other sugar alcohols are not subtracted. This is a labeling convention, not a measure of your blood sugar or insulin response. Sodium counts the ingredients listed, not salt added to taste.
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