The Creamiest Whole30 Mashed Cauliflower Whole30 Paleo Gluten Free Vegan Option Recipes

CREAMY MASHED CAULIFLOWER (20-MINUTES OR LESS!)

Steps:

• Bring water to boil and place florets in a steam rack on top, covering until tender and you can easily pierce with a fork (but they're not falling apart), approx. 7-8 minutes or so. Alternatively, you may steam in the microwave for 3-4 minutes (do in 2-3 batches in a bow.) If using cauliflower rice, a steam basket won't work. You can try sauteéing in 1 Tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil in a non-stick or cast iron skillet just until soft and you'll need the amount of ounces as noted above.
• Once ready, remove the florets and add to a food processor with extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt and pepper to taste. (you may need to do this in batches if you have a small food processor). You may alternativeely mash using a hand masher, an emulsion blender in a largee mixing bowl or pot if you don't have a food processor.
• Transfer the mashed cauliflower to a serving dish and top with more oil or butter/ghee and fresh chives and sea salt if needed. Hot tip: check out my herbed mushroom gravy as a perfect topping.

THE CREAMIEST WHOLE30 MASHED CAULIFLOWER {WHOLE30 + PALEO + GLUTEN FREE + VEGAN OPTION}

Steps:

• Cut the cauliflower in half, and then make a V shaped cut to remove the woody core. Slice the cauliflower very thin and then pass your knife through those thin pieces a few more times to get super small pieces. If there are any tough woody stems discard those or set aside for another use.
• In a large pot melt ghee over medium high heat and add cauliflower, chopped garlic, and sea salt. Sauté, stirring frequently, until cauliflower has started to soften and garlic is aromatic - about 5-6 minutes.
• Pour in 1/4 cup liquid of choice and reduce heat to medium low. Cover and cook for about 10-12 minutes - until cauliflower is fall apart tender.
• Purée cooked cauliflower and garlic in the pot using an immersion blender until desired consistency is reached. You can also pulse the cauliflower in a food processor or blender, or use a potato masher to mash until smooth. If using a potato masher the mashed cauliflower will be a little more texturized + less smooth, but still delicious.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately!