How to Make Cauliflower "Mashed Potatoes" as a Low Carb Substitute for High Carb Mashed Potatoes

One of the easiest things about sticking to a low carb diet is that there are many substitute recipes for your favorite high carb foods. For instance, mashed potatoes tend to be a staple for many people's cultures, but it is immensely high in carbs. Instead of having to give up on the yummy fluffy texture, you can make faux mashed potatoes with cauliflower.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• cauliflower, microwave, food processor/grater, butter or other extras

1. Break the cauliflower up into florets or just chop into one inch pieces. You have the option of steaming the cauliflower on a stove top or in the microwave. Either way, they come out mushy (which, in our case is a good thing)!

2. Cook the cauliflower until it is tender which is about 5-7 minutes in the microwave with water. Mash the mixture with a fork or mashed potato mashed for several minutes to try to emulate the texture of mashed potatoes. If your cauliflower isn't mashing well, you may put it in the food processor once it cools down. Either way, your goal is to get the cauliflower in a somewhat pureed texture.

3. The easiest thing to do is to add the rest of the ingredients to the container the cauliflower is cooked in, and then use a stick (hand) blender to put it all together. Or you can put it all in a regular blender or food processor. Once it's pureed, you may add ingredients such as cream, chives, butter, etc.

Tips & Warnings

• Each serving of cauliflower will net about 3 grams of carbs.
• Do not put the hot mashed cauliflower in a food processor as it may burn it.