Easy Mashed Cauliflower
September 26, 2013
Easy Mashed Cauliflower
Whole Foods Market
Mashed cauliflower tastes similar to mashed potatoes but with fewer carbs. Top with chopped herbs and grated cheese if you like.
4
Servings
68
Calories Per Serving
Deliver Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into small florets
- 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook until very tender, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid and then drain well and transfer cauliflower to a food processor. Add oil and reserved water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and purée until smooth. (Or, mash cauliflower with a potato masher). Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Nutritional Facts
Total Fat
4g
6%
Sugar
3g
N/A
Saturated Fat
0.7g
3.3%
Protein
3g
6%
Carbs
8g
3%
Vitamin A
0.1µg
N/A
Vitamin B6
0.3mg
13.6%
Vitamin C
71mg
100%
Vitamin E
0.6mg
3%
Vitamin K
26µg
32%
Calcium
35mg
3%
Fiber
3g
12%
Folate (food)
84µg
N/A
Folate equivalent (total)
84µg
21%
Iron
0.7mg
3.8%
Magnesium
23mg
6%
Monounsaturated
3g
N/A
Niacin (B3)
0.8mg
3.8%
Phosphorus
65mg
9%
Polyunsaturated
0.4g
N/A
Potassium
446mg
13%
Sodium
351mg
15%
Zinc
0.4mg
2.7%