Description
Creamy roasted garlic mashed cauliflower delivers a luxurious low-carb alternative to traditional potato sides. Silky smooth and packed with rich flavor, this dish will elevate your dinner plate with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- 1 bulb garlic
Dairy Components:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
Seasoning:
- Salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400F (200C) and prepare garlic for roasting by slicing off the top, drizzling with olive oil, and wrapping completely in aluminum foil.
- Roast garlic bulb for 30 minutes until cloves become soft and caramelized, releasing sweet aromatic flavors.
- While garlic roasts, cut cauliflower into uniform florets to ensure even cooking.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to rolling boil and submerge cauliflower pieces.
- Cook cauliflower for 10-12 minutes until extremely tender, easily pierced with a fork.
- Drain cauliflower thoroughly in a colander, allowing excess water to evaporate.
- Return cauliflower to the warm pot and squeeze roasted garlic cloves directly into the mixture.
- Add butter and heavy cream to enhance richness and smooth texture.
- Mash or blend using an immersion blender until achieving a creamy, silky consistency.
- Season aggressively with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting flavors.
- Transfer to a serving dish, garnishing with chopped fresh herbs for visual appeal and added freshness.
- Serve immediately while warm for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, firm cauliflower to ensure the best texture and flavor in your mashed dish.
- Roasting garlic beforehand intensifies its sweetness and mellows the sharp raw flavor, creating a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- When blending, start with less liquid and gradually add more to control the consistency and prevent a watery result.
- Perfect for low-carb, keto, and gluten-free diets, this cauliflower mash offers a nutritious alternative to traditional potato sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 42 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg