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Whole30 Mashed Cauliflower Recipe

Creamy Whole30 Mashed Cauliflower that’s made with ghee and homemade mayo. So good! It’s also low-carb, paleo and gluten-free.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Cauliflower, gluten-free, low-carb, paleo, whole30
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 165kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • First, fill a large pot with about 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
  • Then, place a steamer basket in the pot.
  • Add the cauliflower florets into the steamer basket.
  • Cover the pot and steam until the cauliflower is fork tender (6-8 minutes). Please do not steam for more than 8 minutes otherwise the florets will become very soggy.
  • Remove from the heat, uncover the pot (this step is important) and let the cauliflower cool down for 5 minutes.
  • Place the steamed cauliflower and the clove of garlic in a blender jar (I love my Vitamix for that) and secure the lid. Turn the machine on and blend on slow for 30 seconds until it gets creamy.
  • Do not add any liquid like warm water or chicken broth while you are blending the steamed cauliflower. Eventually it will release a bit of liquid and the mashing process will become easier. If you add liquid your mashed cauliflower will become very watery at the end of the process.
  • When the cauliflower is completely smooth, scoop into a serving bowl.
  • Add ghee, mayo, salt and ground black pepper and stir well to combine.
  • Taste to adjust the seasoning.
  • Garnish with olive oil and fresh parsley.

Notes

  • You can buy pre-cut florets if you want to save time.
  • I like to steam instead of boil the cauliflower as it'll keep the cauliflower from becoming waterlogged.
  • To serve: Serve a big scoop of mashed cauliflower with baked salmon, roasted chicken, or meatballs.
  • To store: Place leftover mashed cauliflower in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • To reheat: I like to reheat the mash in the microwave or stovetop with a splash of liquid to help loosen it up.
  • To freeze: Freeze mashed cauliflower in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 719mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 10g