Cauliflower "Mashed Potatoes"

Oh yes. These are AMAZING. Delicious and SO super easy. Wiping out the heavy carb and sugar levels of potatoes and substituting with cauliflower is a breeze in this fun recipe.

And, cauliflower has SUCH great nutritional benefits! Being in the cruciferous vegetable family, it boasts great fiber content as well as being a good antioxidant source from the Vitamin C and manganese it contains. Cauliflower also not only has a huge array of B Vitamins, but with Vitamin K and great omega 3 fatty acids, it helps with the reduction of inflammation, which in turn assists with cardiovascular health as it improves circulation. Enjoy cauliflower weekly as part of your eating regime, as whether cooked or raw, it is a fantastic source of nutritive components.

Cauliflower "Mashed Potatoes"

2 heads cauliflower, florets cut and steamed
1 lemon
2 Tbsp Smart Balance 50/50 Spread
1/2 cup low fat sour cream {OR 4 Laughing Cow cheese wedges}
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp dried chives
salt and pepper

Cut florets off of cauliflower. Reserve stems for snacking with Bleu Cheese dressing the following day {Mmmmm!} Steam to very tender however you prefer. I use my Steamer Buddy in the microwave or I gently boil until very tender. Drain very well and place in a large deep bowl. Add the Smart Balance spread, the sour cream and the juice from one lemon. {I LOVE lemons and they are SO full of healthy benefits! Click HERE to see why!}

Okay, back to the bowl of yumminess...


Proceed to blend with a hand mixer on low to fold it together and begin to break up the florets. When it is becoming more blended, take a rubber spatula and scrape the sides of the bowl in a circular fashion, pushing the contents back under the beaters to further blend and process, about 5 minutes.

When lumps are all blended smooth, add salt and pepper and cheddar cheese and continue to mix on medium to high speed until desired consistency. Go ahead and taste. You know you want to.

Mmmm! Fold in chives if desired, then using the spatula to scrape every smidge, place the Cauliflower "Mashed Potatoes" into a serving bowl, get a soup spoon and go hide somewhere to enjoy it all to yourself. Or just put it on the dining room table and watch how fast your family devours it while smiling to yourself just how healthy and yummy this recipe is!