Another Mock Mashed Potatoes (mashed Cauliflower)-low Carb

Submitted by HeatherFeather

"I saw this recipe made on the new low carb cooking show on Food Network. I tried the recipe tonight and it is really so good - this is my spin on the recipe. This time, I omitted the rosemary and used raw minced garlic, but you may also use a few cloves of roasted garlic if you prefer. This version is different from many others as there is no sour cream and no mayonnaise. Real comfort without all that starch. (Note: Smart Balance is a lower calorie, cholesterol reducing butter substitute)."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 head fresh cauliflower, rinsed,florets only
• water, as needed
• 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced or 2 cloves roasted garlic, mashed,to taste
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, to taste,minced (optional)
• 1 tablespoon whipped cream cheese
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄8 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder (I used Better Than Bouillon brand)
• 1⁄8 - 1⁄4 teaspoon low sodium salt or 1/8-1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon smart balance butter substitute or 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, to taste

directions

1. Bring a medium-large pot of water to boil.
2. Cut cauliflower into smaller pieces, add to the pot,and boil until fork tender,approximately 6 minutes; drain well.
3. Using a stick blender or potato masher, mash the cauliflower with the cream cheese, garlic, rosemary (if using), Parmesan cheese,butter,and bouillon powder.
4. Add some salt and pepper to taste- test and adjust seasonings as needed.

Reviews

[jtavee]

Awesome recipe! I followed the suggestions posted in other reviews and added the Laughing Cow Garlic and Herb cheese instead of the fresh garlic, cream cheese, and parmesan *which cut down on the calories* and it still tasted great! You can also use this instead of rice with stirfry dishes. Thanks!

 

[kathypoct2860]

My "carboholic'" brother was just diagnosed with Diabetes. I was in search of a recipe that would pass for mashed potatoes to go with his favorite Roasted Chicken. So I tried this first on my family before he came to visit. I LOVED it! Kids, not so much...they said my "potatoes" were a bit watery. I hate it when people rate a recipe and make so many changes that it becomes a different recipe! With that being said, I STUCK to the recipe the second time I made it, but the only thing I did was to treat the cooked cauliflower as I would potatoes. Returned the cooked cauliflower to the cooking pot, and on very low heat, evaporated all the residual moisture. Then went ahead and finished the recipe. I served it to my brother (and children) and no one said a word! That is what I call FAUXTATOES! Thanks for a great recipe!!

 

[Jonathan Melendez]

I've never been a big fan of mashed cauliflower, but I have to say that this is the best one I've ever tried! I really didn't miss the potatoes at all. Will be adding this to my recipe rotation!

 

[hotnspicy77]

One of my first times cooking and eating cauliflower. I must say I really liked this recipe. The rosemary adds such a great flavor. Great side for a low carb diet.

 

[Johnsdeere]

This overall was a good recipe however; I didn't care for the Rosemary in this dish. I love Rosemary but, in this dish the sprigs were too much. I picked out each piece with every bite in fact. I think this has terrific bones and will make again without the Rosemary.