How to Make Rockin' Good Smashed Cauliflower with Garlic - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and healthy side dish to accompany your next meal? Look no further than this Rockin' Good Smashed Cauliflower with Garlic recipe! Packed with flavor and easy to make, this dish is a perfect alternative to traditional mashed potatoes and will leave your taste buds wanting more.

Using simple ingredients such as cauliflower, garlic, and a few seasonings, you can create a dish that is both nutritious and scrumptious. Whether you're following a low-carb diet...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cauliflower
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or more to taste
  • 3 tablespoons light cream
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan-Reggiano cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover and bring the water to a boil. Place cauliflower and garlic in steamer insert and steam until soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove garlic cloves and smash with a fork; place smashed garlic and cauliflower in a pot. Mash butter and chives into cauliflower mixture with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Stir in light cream. Sprinkle cheese over top and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the cauliflower mixture over low heat to absorb the cream and melt the butter, about 12 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    134 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 29mg
    • Sodium: 132mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 57mg
    • Calcium: 74mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 256mg