Mashed Cauliflower And Spinach Recipes

LOADED MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the butter, garlic, kosher salt and black pepper in your food processor bowl.
• Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels, then crumble. Set aside.
• Trim the cauliflower and cut it into chunks. Place the chunks in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add 1/4 cup water. Cover and microwave on high until very tender, about 10 minutes. The bowl will be hot - careful when removing it from the microwave. Drain and transfer the cooked cauliflower to the food processor.
• Process the cauliflower on high speed until very smooth, 1-2 minutes, stopping once to scrape the sides with a spatula.
• Transfer the cauliflower puree to a small 1-quart casserole dish. Top with the shredded cheddar and the crumbled bacon. Bake just until the cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. Top with the parsley and serve.

MASHED CAULIFLOWER AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and add cauliflower. Cook just until tender, about ten minutes.
• While cauliflower is cooking, heat a medium sauté pan over medium high heat and add olive oil.
• Once hot, add onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until completely cooked.
• Add the spinach, toss and remove from heat.
• Drain the cauliflower but retain about a cup of the cooking water.
• Pulse the cauliflower until rice size but not pureed.
• Add the spinach mixture scraping the oil with it, salt, pepper, garlic powder and butter and pulse to combine. Do not over mix.
• If mixture is too thick, spoon a little of the cauliflower water in. We did not need to do that with ours.
• Serve immediately.

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER AND SPINACH MASH

Steps:

• Cook Green Giant® Garlic & Herb Mashed Cauliflower according to package directions.
• Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook spinach 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until wilted.
• Combine Green Giant® Garlic & Herb Mashed Cauliflower, spinach, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

SPINACH MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until very tender. Drain well and place in a bowl; mash. Add the sour cream, butter, sugar, salt, pepper and dill; mix well. Stir in spinach., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or cheese is melted.

MASHED CAULIFLOWER AND SPINACH WITH MUSHROOM DUXELLE

Steps:

• Finely chop mushrooms in a food processor Heat 2-3 tablespoons water in a large skillet and water saute shallots for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and thyme and continue cooking until all mushroom liquid has evaporated. Add wine and cook for an additional 4 minutes or until evaporated. Set aside. Steam cauliflower and garlic for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and press out as much water as possible. Place spinach in steamer, steam until just wilted, drain and set aside. Process cauliflower, garlic, and cashew butter in a food processor until creamy and smooth. If necessary, add soy milk to adjust consistency. Add Vegizest, stir in wilted spinach and add black pepper to taste. Serve topped with Mushroom Duxelle.