I love Cauliflower for many different reasons and this Creamy Mashed Cauliflower is one of my favorite recipes.

It is a member of the cruciferous (you know we need to be eating these all the time) and is related to it’s cousin – broccoli. It contains alot good-for-us nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other phytochemicals.

It is rich in a phytonutrient called sulphoraphane which studies show helps to prevent against the development of cancer.

It is an excellent replacement for (high carb, fat, calories) mashed potatoes!

And there are so many ways to eat it…. raw, steamed, roasted, mashed and even as soup.

Creamy Mashed Cauliflower

Ingredients:

8 cups of cauliflower florets (one large head cut)
3-4 cloves of chopped or crushed garlic
1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon of non-GMO butter or ghee
sea salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
fresh chives or even cilantro to top off

Preparation:

1. Steam cauliflower until it is very tender.
2. Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Blend until you have a creamy consistency.
3. Sprinkle with fresh chives and serve immediately.