Vegan Cauliflower Mash

5 from 1 vote

Vegan cauliflower mash is a healthy alternative to mashed potatoes. This mashed cauliflower takes 20 minutes to make and creates a beautiful side dish for any meal.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cauliflower mash, Oil-free

Servings: servings

Calories: 37kcal

Equipment

Food Processor

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower*
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 3 cloves minced garlic
salt & pepper to taste
2 tablespoons green onion, parsley, or other fresh herbs, minced (optional)

Instructions

Cut the cauliflower head in half down the middle. Cut the leaves off and discard, or use them in a salad or stir fry. Cut the florets off the core and chop them into 1 inch pieces. Next, roughly chop the core into slightly smaller pieces. The core is denser than the florets, so cut these a little smaller so they’ll steam at the same rate.
Add a little water to the bottom of a pan and place a steamer basket with a lid on top. Add the cauliflower and steam for about 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower breaks apart easily when pierced with a fork.
Add the steamed cauliflower to the bowl of a food processor along with chopped garlic or garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste. Process until smooth and creamy. Stir in fresh herbs. Enjoy!

Notes

*Cauliflower rice can be used in place of a head of cauliflower. To cook: add 2 pounds of cauliflower rice to a saucepan and just barely cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender. Drain and puree as directed above.

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