Low Carb Potato Substitute ~ Garlic And Herb Mashed Cauliflower
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Recipe: #5286
April 28, 2012
Categories: Dinner, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Cauliflower, Onions, North American, Budget-Friendly, Easy/Beginner Cooking, Quick Meals, Christmas, Entertaining, Fall/Autumn, New Years, Romantic Dinner, Summer, Sunday Dinner, Thanksgiving, Winter, Weeknight Meals, Steam, Stove Top, Diabetic, Gluten-Free, Heart Healthy, Low Calorie, Low Carbohydrate, Low Fat, No Eggs, Vegetarian, Make it from scratch, Spring more
"Quick, easy, and very tasty! And did I mention low in carbs? This is a delicious substitute for potatoes in your diet."
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (191.3 g)
- Calories 53.6
- Total Fat - 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.1 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 4122.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 11.2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3.7 g
- Sugars - 4.1 g
- Protein - 3.4 g
- Calcium - 50.5 mg
- Iron - 0.9 mg
- Vitamin C - 75.7 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step 1
Place cauliflower in a steamer basket in a large pot. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and steam about 10–12 minutes, or until soft when tested with a fork.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a non-stick frying, over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and herbs.
Step 3
Saute onions, garlic, and herbs until onion is translucent.
Step 4
Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
Step 5
Place steamed cauliflower into blender or food processor.
Step 6
Add the sauteed onion, garlic, and herbs, along with the second tablespoon of butter. Process until smooth on high.
Step 7
Garnish with a sprig of rosemary, or a sprinkling of fresh ground pepper.
Tips & Variations
No special items needed.
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