Cauliflower Mash

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MashCauliflower
Posted September 3, 2011 by Lenora
This savory cauliflower puree makes a perfect fatfree alternative to mashed potatoes. It gets its fabulous flavor from garlic, and a touch of nonfat half and half. Best of all, it has about one-quarter of the calories of typical mashed potatoes.

Cauliflower Mash

Cauliflower Mash

Ingredients

1 lg head white cauliflower
1 c chicken or vegetable stock
1/3 c fatfree half and half
4 green onions
Pinch sea salt
1 T Tarragon
1 t white pepper

Instructions

Place cauliflower florets and garlic in a steamer over boiling water, cover and steam until very tender, about 10 minutes.
Lay cauliflower on paper towels and pat dry. Change paper towels and blot until very dry. This step is key to a fluffy mash.
Put cooked cauliflower and garlic in a food processor. Add T. fatfree half and half (makes a creamier dish than if you use nonfat milk, salt and pepper; pulse several times, then process until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the with a splash of olive oil and garnish with tarragon, or your favorite fresh herb, if desired. Serve hot next to 4 oz of fish or chicken!
"Remove the fat, not the taste."
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About Lenora

Fatfree foodie. Love to eat. Will NOT compromise taste while losing weight. Exercise must be fun. No grinding, unless you call running on the beach with Ginger a grind...Three sons, one husband. Try to keep the family dishes varied, interesting and healthy.