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Creamy Cauliflower Puree

  • Prep Time: 30 min.
  • Cook Time: -
  • Serves: 4
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Ingredients

  1. 8 cups bite-size cauliflower florets
  2. 4 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
  3. 1/3 cup buttermilk or equivalent buttermilk powder
  4. 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  5. 1 teaspoon butter
  6. 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  7. Freshly ground pepper
  8. Snipped fresh chives to garnish

Nutrition Info

Per Serving

  • Calories: 114 kcal
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  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
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  • Dietary Fiber: 5 g
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  • Fat: 6 g
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  • Protein: 4 g
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  • Sugars: 5 g

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Cooking Directions

  1. Place cauliflower florets and garlic in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover and steam until very tender, 12 to 15 minutes. (Alternatively, place florets and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water, cover and microwave on High for 3 to 5 minutes.)
  2. Place the cooked cauliflower and garlic in a food processor. Add buttermilk, 2 teaspoons oil, butter, salt and pepper; pulse several times, then process until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and garnish with chives, if desired. Serve hot.

Yield: 4 servings

3. Still Hungry?

This savory side dish is a healthy stand-in for mashed potatoes. Vary it by adding shredded low-fat cheese or chopped fresh herbs.

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  • mashed potatoes!

    ERNESTINE H - November 18, 2007 03:05:47 PM PST
    These made with cauliflower are the best and best for ya.

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  • Out of this world

    Jo Jo - November 20, 2007 11:54:00 AM PST
    If you are looking for a second close to old fashioned mashed pototes this is the way to go, less carbs and still a butter, yummy, tummy filler. I make these every year now in the DiGiampaolo home. I season mine with some salt, pepper, garlic, maybe a little something to dress up the dish and on the table they go. Just be careful it is a water packed veggie so dont let them get runny, cook well and drain well and these should be a delight.

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  • Absolutely Delish!!

    Mara A - March 17, 2008 02:40:47 PM PST
    I\'ve been preparing this recipe for years and it\'s the best. I almost like it more than regular mashed potatoes.

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  • YUM YUM

    anglii - July 5, 2009 07:57:11 PM PST
    I tried cauliflower puree for the first time and this recipe is great! It tasted just like mashed potato but better and healthier too! I will make this recipe the next time hubby asks for mashers. I can\\'t wait to try the steamed spinach puree as another reviewer mentioned.

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  • Hypoglycemic Alternative...with Flavour!

    naikarrah - April 20, 2009 05:47:21 PM PST
    I have to be careful of carbs, starches, and sugars, due to hypoglycemia. I make these now, but I use neufchatel (you can use cream cheese,) snipped chives, butter and a bit of crumbled cooked bacon for more flavour and creaminess! We have also tried this with drained, steamed, chopped spinach, cottage cheese, and garlic lightly sauteed in butter. The variations are endless...

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