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November 21, 2015

Mashed Cauliflower with Garlic, Parmesan Cheese, Olive Oil and Chives

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Although this looks like mashed potatoes it’s actually not. It’s mashed cauliflower. Mashed cauliflower is a great way to feel like you’re eating mashed potatoes with a fraction of the calories. This side dish is seasoned with garlic, olive oil and Parmesan cheese to make it perfectly tasty for kids and adults alike.
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If you want to eat a creamy, comforting side dish without all the calories, this is a good choice. Although it doesn’t taste like mashed potatoes it can be served in the place of mashed potatoes. My kids and I both really liked this mashed cauliflower.
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If you’re vegan, you totally don’t need the parmesan cheese. But I added it because it’s a lower calorie cheese and it adds a ton of flavor. If you’re having a low cal Thanksgiving this year, this would be a good choice! I’m definitely not going to have a low cal Thanksgiving but I won’t stop you from doing that 🙂

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Mashed Cauliflower with Garlic, Parmesan Cheese, Olive oil, and Chives


  • Author: Karen
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours
  • Total Time: 19 minute
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lbs of cauliflower florets (I bought mine at Costco they were already cut up and washed)
  • 4 peeled whole garlic cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped chives, for serving

Instructions

  1. Place cauliflower florets into the slow cooker.
  2. Fill slow cooker with water until it covers cauliflower.  Add a bay leaf to the water.
  3. Dump in the garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp of salt.
  4. Cover and cook on HIGH for about 4 hours, or until cauliflower is very tender or LOW for about 6 hours.
  5. Remove lid and drain off all water (I placed mine in a colander).  Discard the bay leaf.
  6. Place cauliflower back into slow cooker and add in the olive oil and Parmesan and 1/2 tsp of kosher salt.  Mash using a potato masher until desired consistency is reached. Or alternately, you can pour cauliflower into food processor or blender and puree (that’s what I ended up doing).
  7. Salt and pepper to taste and garnish with chives.  Serve!

Notes

Ideal slow cooker size:  5 quart

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7 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Healthy, Meatless, Side Dish, Slow Cooker Tagged With: 4 stars, vegan, vegetarian, All Posts

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  1. Carol Bronson says

    August 12, 2018 at 2:13 pm

    Do you have an instant pot recipe for this?

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    • Karen says

      August 13, 2018 at 12:35 pm

      No but I really need to make one!

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  2. Katie says

    August 26, 2017 at 7:50 am

    Is it possible to use coconut milk instead of water in the crockpot?

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    • Karen says

      August 28, 2017 at 2:04 pm

      yes!

      Reply
  3. Heather Kinnaird says

    November 25, 2015 at 5:17 pm

    I love this easy substitute for mashed potatoes! they sound delicious

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  4. Rebecca says

    May 5, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    It is my great pleasure to visit your website and to enjoy your excellent post here. I like that very much.

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  5. sn says

    May 2, 2013 at 2:49 am

    Yummmmm! I like to put mine into a blender and it whips it up like potatoes…this recipe sounds delicious! Will make it tomorrow night 🙂

    Reply

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