The Low Carb Jumpstart

Cauliflower Mash

Carbs: 7g

A low-carb alternative for mashed potatoes! Great for holidays dinners and to round out your 4-part plate.

PREP TIME

3 mins

COOK TIME

7 mins

COURSE

Dinner

Ingredients

  • 2 16 oz bag
    riced cauliflower OR 1 large head fresh cauliflower--finely chopped
     
  • 2 tbsp
    buter
     
  • 1 tbsp
    cream cheese
     
  • 1.5 tbsp
    plain greek yogurt (optional--instead of cream cheese)
     
  • 1/4 cup
    grated parmesan cheese (optional)
     
  • 1 tsp
    salt (can use non-salt seasoning blend instead)
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  • 1/2 tsp
    ground black pepper
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  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder (optional)
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  • 1/2-1 tsp
    non-salt seasoning blend optional)
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Instructions

  1. If using frozen riced cauliflower, use instructions on the bag to steam in the microwave.

  2. Pour cooked cauliflower into mixing bowl. There may be excess steam water in the bag, which may make your mash watery. Try to pour in the cooked cauliflower with a spoon and dispose of excess steam water.

  3. Add butter, and your creamy dairy (like cream cheese, grated parmesan, or plain greek yogurt) and spices like salt, pepper, garlic powder (optional), non-salt seasoning blend (optional)

  4. Using the back of a big spoon, an immersion blender, or hand blender, mash together the ingredients.

  5. Microwave for an additional 30-60 seconds to fully melt cheeses with your mash.