Mashed cauliflower is a classic mashed potato substitute. It’s both satisfying and healthy since cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable. There are countless variations possible. You can dress it up with whatever herbs and spices you like, or even some grass-fed butter. This version is quite simple adding only garlic.
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Cauliflower is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, the members of which have been linked to numerous health benefits, including lower risks of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Garlic is the top food source of thiosulfinates, which are sulfur-containing compounds responsible for diverse health benefits including powerful anticancer properties as well as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-thrombotic effects.
Mashed Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
Instructions
- Place pot with broth and cauliflower on the stove. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add cloves of garlic to the pot and simmer 10 more minutes until cauliflower is very soft.
- Drain. Using an immersion blender or food processor, blend cauliflower to form a thick puree and season to taste.
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