New Recipe - Mashed Cauliflower

Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic & Chives

 I don't know about you, but when I was a kid my favorite Thanksgiving dish was the mashed potatoes. However, I HATED the lumpy ones. They HAD to be smooth and have no lumps! haha However, the older I get, I realize white potatoes aren't the best things in the world for you. SO... instead I have learned to use Cauliflower as a replacement and let me tell you, you can't even taste the difference and I hate Cauliflower!!!

This recipe is amazing! And I will be making it on Thanksgiving so that I can go back for seconds and not feel guilty! I mean lets be honest they are the best dish on Thanksgiving!!!

21 Day Fixers these count as a green!!!

Mashed Cauliflower Recipe

 Serves: 3-4 servings

Ingredients
1 head of garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large head of cauliflower
2 tablespoons of ghee or olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried chives (or 2 teaspoons fresh chopped)
1/2-3/4 teaspoon sea salt
Fresh black ground pepper to taste

Instructions

To roast the garlic:
1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees (F).

2.Use a sharp kitchen knife to cut 1/4-1/2 of an inch from the top of the garlic cloves.

3.Place the head of garlic, cut side up, onto a piece of aluminum foil and sprinkle with olive oil. Wrap the garlic in the aluminum foil and place it on a small baking sheet. Roast for 30-40 minutes, or until the garlic is soft. Cool until the garlic is warm to the touch and easily handled.

To make the mashed cauliflower:

1.Cut the head of cauliflower into small, bite sized pieces and steam until it is very soft and tender. Place the steamed cauliflower, ghee, chives, sea salt and black pepper into a mixing bowl.

2.Use your hands to squeeze the roasted garlic out of its peel into the mixing bowl and discard the peel.

3.Mash until the mixture is somewhat smooth and resembles mashed potatoes.