Creamy Cauliflower Puree

This savory side dish is a healthy stand-in for mashed potatoes. Vary it by adding roasted garlic, shredded low-fat cheese or fresh chopped herbs. (inspired by a recipe from Eating Well)

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 3/4 cup

Ingredients

• 8  cups cauliflower, cut into bite size florets (about 1 head)
• 4  garlic cloves, crushed, peeled and cooked with cauliflower
• 1⁄3 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 2  teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  dash fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1⁄8 teaspoon chives, for garnish

Directions

1. Cook cauliflower & garlic until very tender.
2. Place the cooked cauliflower and garlic in a food processor.
3. Add yogurt, 2 teaspoons oil, salt and pepper; pulse several times, then process until smooth and creamy.
4. Garnish with chives, if desired drizzle 2 more teaspoons of olive oil. Serve hot.