Mashed cauliflower with garlic and herbs are a delicious makeover to the standard mashed potato recipe.
Paleo Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
This recipe will take your side dish game to the next level and is so good no one at the table will even know that they are actually eating something good for them.
Start the recipe by grabbing a steamer basket and steaming the cauliflower and garlic cloves until very tender. Throw the cauliflower into the food processor and whip it until it is creamy and smooth. Finally, mix in the coconut milk, herbs and spices and you have a quick and amazing version of paleo garlic mashed cauliflower.
The coconut milk give this recipe a unique and delicious flavor that will make this dish a hit.
Finally, the best part about this recipe is there are some amazing health benefits cauliflower provide over your regular potatoes including fighting cancer, boosting heart health and carrying anti-inflammatory properties.
This recipe is quick and simple and can be made as a side dish for a easy week night meal or a fancy dinner party with friends.
Another suggestion to bring this side dish to the next level while creating the perfect comfort food in a bowl is to cover them with turkey gravy.
Or try pairing it with (Maybe) The World’s Best Steak or Lemon and Thyme Roasted Chicken Breast for a delicious and filling dinner.
Paleo Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup Coconut milk
- Fresh chopped herbs (optional)
- Sea salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
Instructions
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Steam the cauliflower and garlic cloves in a steamer basket until very tender.
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Transfer to a food processor and process until smooth (or alternatively, you can just mash with a potato masher.)
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Stir in the olive oil, coconut milk, herbs if desired, and season with salt and pepper before serving.
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