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cauliflower mashed potatoes in a bowl topped with butter and fresh thyme, more thyme in the background, spoon in the bowl

EASY CAULIFLOWER MASHED POTATOES

If you were ever wondering if you can make cauliflower as mashed potatoes then the answer is YES! This Easy Mashed Cauliflower is the perfect Keto side dish to any meal and it's so simple to make!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 large head Cauliflower cut into florets
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 4 Cloves Garlic tops cut off but skin left in tact
  • 3 tbsp Butter melted
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Green Onions and Extra Fresh Thyme optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add the cauliflower florets, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
    raw cauliflower and unpeeled garlic cloves on a parchment lined sheet pan
  • Roast the cauliflower for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until it's soft and easily pierable with a fork.
    roasted cauliflower and unpeeled garlic cloves on a parchment lined sheet pan
  • Add the cauliflower florets, roasted garlic (without the skins), parmesan cheese, melted butter, and thyme to the base of a food processor.
    roasted cauliflower florets, roasted garlic and freshly grated parmesan cheese in the base of a food processor
  • Process until smooth.
    mashed cauliflower in the base of a food processor
  • For a creamier consistency, drizzle more olive oil or melted butter down the food processor chute while it's still on, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
    hand pouring a ramekin of oil into the mouth of a food processor
  • Garnish with extra fresh chopped thyme or sliced green onions, if desired and serve immediately.
    puréed cauliflower in the base of a food processor

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 665mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 443IU | Vitamin C: 105mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 1mg
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