How to Make Instant Pot® Mashed Cauliflower with Garlic - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes, then this Instant Pot® Mashed Cauliflower with Garlic is the perfect recipe for you. This dish is a healthy and delicious option that is easy to make and pairs well with a variety of main dishes. The Instant Pot® makes cooking the cauliflower quick and easy, resulting in a creamy, flavorful side dish that is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, or more to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped, or more to taste
  • 1 large head cauliflower, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 mins
  • Total Time: 28 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter in the pot and add garlic. Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add cauliflower; stir until cauliflower is coated in butter and starting to become tender, about 5 minutes. Add broth. Close and lock the lid. Choose high pressure and set timer for 5 minutes. Allow time for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for about 3 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Mash cauliflower using a potato masher or stick blender. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    258 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 39mg
    • Sodium: 496mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 196mg
    • Calcium: 215mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1301mg