SMASHED CAULIFLOWER-POTATOES
Here is another vegetable side dish that I make once or twice a week. This recipe fits perfectly with phase 1 of The South Beach Diet and is a great alternative for those wanting to cut back carbs. Even my meat-and-potatoes husband enjoys this recipe. Cooking the cauliflower in milk is what makes this version unique (and tasty). Also, I have used a couple of bags of fresh cauliflower already cut up like they sell at Trader Joe's or 1 20 oz bag of frozen florets for convenience.
Provided by Foodie Friend
Categories Cauliflower
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cook cut up cauliflower florets in milk and salt over low heat for 35 minutes, or until tender. Stir the mixture a couple of times to rotate the cauliflower in the milk and to keep the milk from scalding. (Sometimes when I get distracted the milk gets scalded on the bottom of the pot. If this happens, stir gently so that that the scalded milk browned bits do not get mixed up into the cooked cauliflower).
- Drain, and discard or freeze the remaining liquid for a creamed vegetable soup (like cauliflower-cheese soup).
- Using an immersion blender, blend cooked cauliflower until the mixture resembles mashed potatoes (no liquid necessary -- otherwise it will be too runny).
- At this point use this mixture as if it were mashed potatoes and turn this "Smashed Cauliflower" into your favorite form of potatoes. In other words, you can add roasted garlic, scallions, low fat sour cream, chives, butter, or any combination. However, most of the time we eat it as is, with salt and white pepper to taste.
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Darene Stmartin
[email protected]Not a fan of this recipe. The cauliflower was too mushy and the potatoes were undercooked. The flavors were also bland. Will not be making this again.
Kule Ibrahim
[email protected]Tried this recipe and it was so easy to make. The cauliflower and potatoes were perfectly roasted and the flavors were spot on. I especially loved the crispy bits of cauliflower. Will definitely be making this again!
Senu Kanxu
[email protected]Just made this recipe and it was a hit! The cauliflower and potatoes were roasted to perfection and the garlic and herbs gave it a wonderful flavor. I also added a bit of cheese to the top which made it even more delicious. Will definitely be making
Ali Zain
[email protected]This recipe is a total game-changer! I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but this dish was absolutely delicious. The cauliflower and potatoes were perfectly roasted and the flavors were amazing. I loved the crispy texture of the cauliflower. My family