New Recipe: Garlic Mashed "Potatoes"

I've heard about mashed cauliflower for years.  

"It tastes just like mashed potatoes."

"You can't tell the difference!"

"They're so good"

Regardless, I never believed these people.  

There was no way that this...

could turn into this.

As a mashed potato fanatic, I stand CORRECTED.

I continue to try to find new ways to enjoy vegetables.  I don't really even like cauliflower when it's cooked, but I have to tell you, I like this.

Now, before I post the recipe I used, I must tell you that there are a LOT of yummy sounding recipes out there.  That have a LOT more calories and cheese than I used.  Here is the recipe that I based mine on, but it's not even close to the ooey-gooey goodness described here.

Mock Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Adapted from Food Network

1 medium head of cauliflower, chopped

2 Tbsp. fat free chicken broth

1 Tbsp. I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray

1 wedge of Laughing Cow Cheese - Garlic and Herb Flavor

2 Garlic Cloves (roasted)

Salt

Fresh Ground Pepper

Chives

1.  Bring a stock pot full of water to a boil.  Add cauliflower and cook it for 6 minutes, or until well done.

2.  Strain cooked cauliflower.  Dry the cauliflower between several paper towels removing as much liquid as possible.


3.  Place cauliflower in a food processor and add broth, butter spray, garlic, salt, and pepper.  Turn on the food processor and be amazed.  It will produce a mashed potato-like consistency.  Taste the cauliflower for salt/pepper strength.  Add more as needed.

4.  Place the "potatoes" in a bowl and sprinkle with chives.  Enjoy!   

This was my dinner tonight, since today's choices weren't all they could be.  Really yummy.  Try it.