Vegan Mashed Cauliflower (Instead of Mashed Potatoes)
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- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1 lb cauliflower floret (frozen or 1 head fresh)
- 1⁄4 cup soymilk (fat free or other)
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon italian seasoning or 1/2 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- black pepper (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (MIXED WITH)
- 2 tablespoons water
directions
- Cook frozen cauliflower by following the package directions. Cook until it is very well done (soft!) approximately 8-10 minutes. (You may also use 1 pound of fresh cauliflower). Put into a colander and drain.
- While cauliflower is cooking, combine soy milk, garlic, water, and seasonings, in small saucepan over medium heat. When it reaches a boil, add the cornstarch/water mixture, stirring constantly until thickened. Set aside for next step.
- When cauliflower is cool enough for you to handle, squeeze as much water out of it as possible. (Put it into a colander and pressed it with the back of a big spoon). Next, put the cauliflower into a food processor and whir on high for a minute or just mash with a fork. Add the sauce from step 2. Process/stir until the cauliflower is creamy and smooth.
- Check the consistency. If it is too thick for you, add a tiny bit of soymilk, mix, and check again. Too much liquid and you will end up with soup!
- Add additional seasoning to taste. Serve hot/warm. You may need to heat it quickly in the microwave before serving.
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Reviews
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I'm not vegan, but am always looking ways to reduce calories in my diet so I tried this recipe. The sauce was great in creating a creamy consistency. I did use almond milk instead of soy and par boiled then roasted the cauliflower and was very happy with the results. I want to try the sauce in mashed potatoes.
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Loved this...I steamed a giant batch of cauliflower and mixed the sauce proportionately...the cornstarch really helps to add body to this mix...fabulous recipe....a new favorite...I am going to make it again right now!!! :) A new comfort food for me and much tastier then spuds...Thanks Zenmaria ** THIS IS A MUST TRY FOR ALL!!!**
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I love the idea of Mashed Cauliflower to have the pleasure of mashed "potatoes" without the carbs and calories! However, in the past I have experienced the "wet" mash. I came across this recipe using cornstarch to make it creamier and I thought that's a great idea! I also decided to steam my cauliflower this time in a steamer pot and then use a large spoon to press out the water. Steaming really helped to reduce the water-logged results I've experienced previously!!! This modification plus the creamy cornstarch sauce produce the best mashed cauliflower I've ever made!! I added fresh chopped rosemary as it's my preference. A wonderful recipe, thank you so much for sharing!!
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I'm not vegan, but am always looking ways to reduce calories in my diet so I tried this recipe. The sauce was great in creating a creamy consistency. I did use almond milk instead of soy and par boiled then roasted the cauliflower and was very happy with the results. I want to try the sauce in mashed potatoes.