Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic

Name: Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets; 1 garlic head, top 1/4 sliced off; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp chicken broth (or vegetable broth); 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped

Silky pureed cauliflower enriched with roasted garlic and olive oil for a low-carb, Whole30-compliant stand-in for mashed potatoes. Rich, satisfying, and deeply savory.

35 minEasyServes 4120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 garlic head, top 1/4 sliced off
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Place 1 garlic head on a small piece of foil, drizzle with a teaspoon of extra-virgin olive oil, wrap tightly, and roast for 35 to 40 minutes until the cloves are golden and completely soft. Let cool slightly, then squeeze the roasted cloves out of their skins.
2

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 head cut into florets cauliflower and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until very tender when pierced with a fork. Drain well and return to the pot over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes to steam off excess moisture.
3

Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor or blender. Add the squeezed roasted garlic, 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, and 3 tbsp chicken broth (or vegetable broth). Process until completely smooth and silky, scraping down the sides as needed.
4

Season generously with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Adjust consistency with a splash more broth if desired.
5

Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives, and serve immediately.

Questions

How long does Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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