Cauliflower Puree
Super silky with a subtle roasted garlic punch, this Cauliflower Puree is a wonderfully versatile and simple to prepare side dish. Whether paired with roast chicken, beef, pork chops, grilled meats, pot roast, or meatloaf, you'll be shocked at how something so basic can be the perfect compliment to so many meals. Oh, and it just so happens to be low carb but I just eat it because it's delicious!
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan
- 1 blender or stick blender, food processor, potato masher, or hand mixer
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower leaves and core removed, cut up into evenly sized florets
- 2 cups milk or water or broth
- 8 cups water or chicken or vegetable stock or broth
- 2 to 8 cloves roasted garlic
- 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black or white pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg
Optional:
- minced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Add the cut up fresh cauliflower, milk, and water to a stock pot or deep medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is fork tender or easily pierced with sharp knife.
- Pour the cauliflower into a colander and let it drain for 10 minutes. Draining the full 10 minutes is important. You do not want any remaining liquid in the cauliflower when you start to puree it.
- When the 10 minutes are up, puree the cauliflower, roasted garlic, Greek yogurt, black pepper, and nutmeg in a blender or food processor fitted with a metal blade until silky smooth. You can also return the drained cauliflower to the pan and mash it into a puree with a hand blender, potato masher, or -for very rustic texture- a sturdy spoon. Taste and adjust with salt if needed.
- If desired, serve with minced green onions on top.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For longer storage, divide into labeled single serving size containers and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 636mgPotassium: 158mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 133IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 136mgIron: 0.04mg
Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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