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Cauliflower mash

10 minutes

Cauliflower mash

Serves 4

Difficulty Easy

Cooking Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

500 g small cauliflower florets
¼ cup home-made or store-bought chicken broth
50 g unsalted butter
To garnish (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper
Sour cream or more butter
diced bacon bits
Snipped fresh chives or your herb of choice

Method

1. Place the cauliflower, broth and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Microwave on high until the cauliflower is fork-tender, about 6 minutes.

2. If you prefer a smooth texture, transfer the cooked cauliflower mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. (Be careful when blending hot foods.) For a chunkier texture, use a food processor and pulse the cauliflower to the desired consistency, or use a potato masher. Add a generous spoonful of sour cream or cream before blending or mashing to make this mash even richer. Blue cheese would also be dynamite if you’re a fan.

3. Serve as is or garnish with a light pinch of pepper and a dollop of sour cream, some crumbled bacon, and/or some chopped chives or your preferred herb.

Cook's note: If you have a small microwave and want to cook a large batch all at once, it’s better to cook the cauliflower in the oven. Start by melting the butter. Toss the cauliflower florets with the melted butter and roast at 200°C until the cauliflower is tender and gives easily when crushed with the back of a fork, 25–30 minutes. Remove from the oven and blend with the broth, salt, and pepper. The caramelisation of the cauliflower will give this version a slightly darker colour, but it will also provide a wonderful roasted taste.

Recipe extracted from End your Carb Confusion by Scott Parker with Eric C. Westman, MD, published by Penguin.

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Cauliflower mash

Cauliflower mash

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