Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
Homemade mashed cauliflower with butter and chives!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 c. (1 lg. head) cauliflower florets
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 c. nonfat buttermilk or full-fat
- 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 T. butter divided
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- freshly ground pepper to taste
- Snipped fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- Place cauliflower florets and garlic in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover and steam until very tender about 12-15 minutes. (Alternatively, place florets and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water, cover and microwave on HIGH for 3-5 minutes.)
- Place the cooked cauliflower and garlic in a food processor. Add buttermilk, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, salt and pepper; pulse several times, then process until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with a remaining pat of butter and garnish with chives; serve immediately.
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