SMASHED CAULIFLOWER-POTATOES
Here is another vegetable side dish that I make once or twice a week. This recipe fits perfectly with phase 1 of The South Beach Diet and is a great alternative for those wanting to cut back carbs. Even my meat-and-potatoes husband enjoys this recipe. Cooking the cauliflower in milk is what makes this version unique (and tasty). Also, I have used a couple of bags of fresh cauliflower already cut up like they sell at Trader Joe's or 1 20 oz bag of frozen florets for convenience.
Provided by Foodie Friend
Categories Cauliflower
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cook cut up cauliflower florets in milk and salt over low heat for 35 minutes, or until tender. Stir the mixture a couple of times to rotate the cauliflower in the milk and to keep the milk from scalding. (Sometimes when I get distracted the milk gets scalded on the bottom of the pot. If this happens, stir gently so that that the scalded milk browned bits do not get mixed up into the cooked cauliflower).
- Drain, and discard or freeze the remaining liquid for a creamed vegetable soup (like cauliflower-cheese soup).
- Using an immersion blender, blend cooked cauliflower until the mixture resembles mashed potatoes (no liquid necessary -- otherwise it will be too runny).
- At this point use this mixture as if it were mashed potatoes and turn this "Smashed Cauliflower" into your favorite form of potatoes. In other words, you can add roasted garlic, scallions, low fat sour cream, chives, butter, or any combination. However, most of the time we eat it as is, with salt and white pepper to taste.
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Mohammed Rahmat ali
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and onion powder and it was much better. I would also recommend using a good quality cheddar cheese.
racheal odunsoya
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that it's a healthy alternative to mashed potatoes.
joanne keeling
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.
Laxmi Chy
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The cauliflower and potatoes were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
eman rani
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too oily for my taste. I would recommend using less olive oil or butter. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.
Taishama Etienne Alexis
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that it's a healthy alternative to mashed potatoes.
Mostufa Khan
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and onion powder and it was much better. I would also recommend using a good quality cheddar cheese.
Shaunkyle Time
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The cauliflower and potatoes were perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Yasir khan Shoro
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The cauliflower and potatoes were cooked perfectly and the flavors were well-balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Asher Robinson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but this recipe changed my mind. The cauliflower was so flavorful and the potatoes were creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
olayiwola abiodun
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The cauliflower and potatoes were perfectly cooked and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the crispy edges on the cauliflower. I will definitely be making this again.