Creamy Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic
Creamy mashed cauliflower is a delicious and healthy alternative to mashed potatoes. It's made with roasted cauliflower, roasted garlic, unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. The roasted cauliflower gives the mash a slightly sweet and nutty flavor, while the roasted garlic adds a savory depth of flavor. The almond milk and nutritional yeast make the mash creamy and cheesy, and the salt and pepper add a touch of spice. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Serve it with your favorite main course or side dish.
Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food, but they can be high in calories and carbohydrates. Creamy mashed cauliflower is a great alternative because it's lower in calories and carbs, and it's just as delicious. I first came up with this recipe when I was looking for a way to use up some leftover cauliflower. I roasted the cauliflower with some olive oil and garlic, and then mashed it with some unsweetened almond milk and nutritional yeast. The result was a creamy, cheesy mash that was even better than mashed potatoes. Since then, I've made this recipe many times, and I've always been happy with the results.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 40 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 head of garlic, cloves separated and peeled
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil and spread on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned.
  4. Meanwhile, toss garlic cloves with olive oil and spread on a separate baking sheet.
  5. Roast until golden brown and fragrant, about 15 minutes.
  6. In a large bowl, mash the roasted cauliflower until smooth.
  7. Add roasted garlic, almond milk, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.
  8. Mash until well combined.
Why It Works
  • Roasting the cauliflower before mashing it gives it a slightly sweet and nutty flavor.
  • Roasting the garlic adds a savory depth of flavor to the mash.
  • Unsweetened almond milk and nutritional yeast make the mash creamy and cheesy.
  • Salt and pepper add a touch of spice to the mash.