South Beach Mashed Potatoescauliflower Recipes

SOUTH BEACH " MASHED POTATOES/CAULIFLOWER"

Steps:

• Remove florets and steam until very soft.
• Put in food processor and pulse until fluffy.
• Season with "butter", milk, salt and pepper.
• Serve and enjoy.

SURPRISE SOUTH BEACH MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Steam or microwave cauliflower until soft.
• Puree cauliflower in food processor and add butter spray and half and half to taste.

CAULIFLOWER MASHED "POTATOES"

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter, salt, garlic and chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until garlic is completely soft. Set aside.
• In stockpot or Dutch oven, heat 3 quarts water to boiling over high heat.
• Cut florets from heads of cauliflower. If using stalks, cut stalks into 1/2-inch chunks. There should be about 8 cups raw cauliflower. Add cauliflower to boiling water; return to boiling. Cook 15 to 20 minutes or until cauliflower is extremely soft when pierced with knife. Remove from heat; set aside.
• Strain cauliflower well; pat dry thoroughly with towel. Place cauliflower in food processor. Add broth mixture. Cover; process until extremely smooth, processing in batches if necessary. Rinse out stockpot, and return to pot to combine batches.

SURPRISE SOUTH BEACH MASHED 'POTATOES'

Steps:

• Steam or microwave the cauliflower until soft. Puree in a food processor, adding the butter spray and the half-and-half to taste. Season with salt and pepper.

GARLIC MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until softened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Transfer half the cauliflower to a food processor; cover and blend on high. Add remaining cauliflower florets, one at a time, until vegetables are creamy. Blend in garlic, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, salt, and black pepper.

MASHED POTATOES WITH CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• 1. Scrub the potatoes and cut into 2-inch pieces. Arrange them in a steamer basket and steam for 10 minutes. Add the cauliflower to the basket, and cook until the potatoes and cauliflower are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 15 minutes longer.
• 2. Heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan. Put the cooked vegetables and warm milk in a large pot or bowl, and mash with a potato masher until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.