Creamy Mashed Cauliflower

Preparation

1. Place cauliflower florets and garlic in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover and steam until very tender, 12 to 15 min. (Alternatively, place florets and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water, cover and microwave on High for 3-5 min)
2. Place the cooked cauliflower and garlic in a food processor. Add buttermilk, 2 teaspoons oil, butter, salt and pepper; pulse several times, then process until smooth and creamy.
3. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and garnish with chives, if desired. Serve hot.

Tips

No buttermilk? You can use buttermilk powder prepared according to package directions. Or make “sour milk”: mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup milk.

Per serving: 107 calories; 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 4 g mono unsaturated fat); 3 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrates; 5 g protein; 4 g fiber; 339 mg sodium; 288 mg potassium

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (150% daily value), Folate (22% dv).

Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 1/2 fat

Contributed by: EatingWell.com

Our savory cauliflower puree makes a perfect low-carb stand-in for mashed potatoes. It gets its fabulous flavor from garlic, buttermilk and a touch of butter and, best of all, it has about one-quarter of the calories of typical mashed potatoes. If you like, vary it by adding shredded low-fat cheese or chopped fresh herbs.