Mashed Cauliflower

This week is all about changing comfort foods to be healthier! When trying to make a recipe healthier an easy method is to find a way to sneak in vegetables. Todays recipe looks just like mashed potatoes when done, but if you want to have some fun try using purple cauliflower to create a purple mash! This recipe will serve between 4 and 6 people and was adapted from the food network.

What you'll need:

• Knife
• Cutting board
• Sauce pan
• Potato masher, food processor, or blender
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixing spoon

Ingredients

• 1 large head cauliflower, chopped into bite sized pieces - about 2 pounds (for fun and color try purple cauliflower)
• 1/2 cup chicken stock (may need more)
• 2 tablespoons roasted garlic or finely chopped regular garlic
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
• 1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives 

Directions

1. Add the cauliflower and stock to a medium sized saucepan.  
2. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook until tender. This will take about 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Add the roasted garlic and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Stir in the milk and puree with an immersion blender or food processor or potato masher until smooth.
5. Mix in the cheese and sour cream for seasoning. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and then garnish with the shopped chives. 

For this weeks theme of healthier comfort food we made three different recipes! 

• Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
• Eggplant Parmesan
• Mashed Cauliflower

Click on any of the above to see the recipe on how to make it and as always feel free to leave questions or comments below!