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Make your side dish a little healthier with this Rosemary and Garlic Cauliflower Mash! It has fewer calories than traditional mashed potatoes with all the deliciousness.
One of my favorite things to eat in just about any form is potatoes. French fried, baked, mashed; I love them all. Unfortunately, they’re riddled with carbs and not all that great for you. So I was excited about the prospect of cauliflower mash. It’s not potatoes, but if you make it right it’s mighty close.
I love this healthier version of everybody’s favorite side dish because it’s incredibly easy to make and there isn’t much difference from its carby counterpart. Like most things it’s all in the add-ons and seasoning.
Ingredients
This mash is super simple, which makes it ideal for a busy weeknight or last-minute holiday addition. All you need is the cauliflower, rosemary, and garlic that’s in the recipe title, along with a bit of plant-based milk and butter, and a little salt. So easy!
I’m a huge fan of this recipe and it’ll definitely make an appearance at my holiday dinner table this year. But if you’re looking for some real-deal potatoes instead and don’t mind a few extra calories, check out these Slow-Cooker Smashed Potatoes.
Tell Me What You Think
As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this Rosemary and Garlic Cauliflower Mash if you make it. So drop me a comment below, and be sure to tag @nutfreevegan on social media if you’re posting photos. Plus, it’s always super fun to see these dishes out in the wild!
Rosemary and Garlic Cauliflower Mash
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp. rosemary chopped
- 1 Tbsp. vegan butter
- 1/2 cup oat milk See recipe note below
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pad vegan butter
Instructions
- Fill stockpot with 2 inches water; bring to boil.
- Cut cauliflower into small pieces; place in water. Cover partially with lid and cook until pieces are tender, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in small frying pan and add garlic and rosemary. Sautée about 90 seconds, until fragrant.
- Drain water from cauliflower and place in food processor or blender. Add remaining ingredients and blend until pureed.
- Serve immediately with pad of vegan butter.
Notes
Nutrition
Omg. Yummy yum yum yum! I definitely want to try this one! Mashed potatoes are my favorite but I gotta lay off those carbs!! Thank you for this!
What a cool resource! Love these ideas! And mashed potatoes are my favorite food group, so I’m all about it.
This sounds AMAZING!! Going to try this for dinner tonight.
That’s great! Let me know how it turns out 🙂
Love an alternative for mashed potatoes! Thank you for sharing!