Mashed Cauliflower

Name: Mashed Cauliflower
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 2 to 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons dried chopped chives; salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen cauliflower florets; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 1 garlic clove, crushed (about 1 teaspoon); 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil

Classic Comfort Food, Reinvented

Preparation info

Serves
2 to 4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

Well Fed

By Melissa Joulwan

Published 2011

About

I grew up in diner country, where creamy mashed potatoes were a standard side dish that almost defined a balanced dinner. (Hello, meat and potatoes!) This cauliflower proves that starch is not a requirement for comfort. Snuggled under a hearty beef stew or savory meatballs, mashed cauliflower is worthy of blue plate special status.

Ingredients

1 bag (16 ounces) frozen cauliflower florets
1 garlic clove, crushed (about

Side dish
Gluten-free
Vegan
Microwave

Method

Directions

Cook the cauliflower according to the package directions until it’s very soft, but not waterlogged. Drain the water from the cauliflower and place the florets in the food processor.

In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, heat the garlic, coconut oil, coconut milk, salt, and pepper, about 1 minute.

Puree the cauliflower in the bowl o