Faux Mashed Potatoes

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For a lighter approach to mashed potatoes, mixing cauliflower and white beans creates delicious faux mashed potatoes. Click here to see 10 Quick and Easy Vegetarian Recipes

Servings

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Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, quartered
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, sliced
16 ounce white beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup vegetable broth
salt, to taste
3 tablespoon chopped parsley

Directions

Place the cauliflower in a steam basket and place on top of a pot filled with 2 1/2 inches of water. Turn heat to medium-high, cover, and steam until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. (To steam in the microwave: place cauliflower in a microwave safe bowl, add 1/4 cup water, and cook on high for 3-5 minutes.)
Heat the oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, but not brown, 3-5 minutes. Remove the garlic.
In a food processor, combine the cauliflower, white beans, garlic-infused olive oil, and vegetable broth. Purée until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl, season with salt, and stir in parsley.