Description
This creamy cauliflower mashed potatoes recipe offers a lighter, low-carb alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. Made with simple ingredients like roasted garlic, Greek yogurt, and olive oil, it’s a comforting and flavorful side dish perfect for keto, low-carb, gluten-free, and diabetic-friendly diets.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets (about 5 cups)
- 1 head of garlic
Dairy & Liquids
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
Oils & Seasonings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Roast garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap the whole head of garlic in aluminum foil and roast in the oven for 40 minutes, or until the garlic is very soft. Alternatively, if you’re short on time, you can substitute with garlic powder.
- Prepare cauliflower: While the garlic roasts, wash and cut the cauliflower into florets. Boil the florets in a large pot of water for about 10 minutes or until they become tender when pierced with a fork.
- Drain and dry cauliflower: Drain the cooked cauliflower and place it in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible to prevent watery mashed cauliflower.
- Blend ingredients: Add the drained cauliflower, roasted garlic cloves (squeezed out from the bulb), Greek yogurt, almond milk, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper to a food processor. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Adjust the amount of garlic to your taste.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy cauliflower mashed potatoes into a serving dish and serve hot, optionally garnishing with herbs or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Roasting garlic adds a rich, mellow flavor but can be replaced with garlic powder if pressed for time.
- Squeezing moisture from cauliflower is important to avoid soggy mashed potatoes.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free, low carb, and diabetic-friendly.
- Adjust garlic and seasonings according to your preference.
- Can be reheated gently on stovetop or microwave, adding a splash of almond milk if needed to loosen the texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting, Boiling, Blending
- Cuisine: American
