This creamy recipe for mashed cauliflower is an easy side dish that will help add more fiber and vitamins to your meal.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower chopped
  • 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter or Earth Balance
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Snipped fresh chives for garnish
  • Optional: 1 clove of garlic diced

Instructions
 

  • Steam cauliflower until fork tender.
  • Place cauliflower in a pot and add the olive oil, butter, salt, pepper, and garlic (if desired).
  • Use an immersion blender, or a food processor, and blend until smooth.
  • For an extra creamy consistency add 1/3 cup of buttermilk or your choice of unsweetened non-dairy milk.
  • Taste to see if the cauliflower needs additional salt.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and top with fresh chives and extra butter.

Notes

Steaming is the preferred method of cooking vegetables because it helps retain the taste and nutritional content.