cauliflower mashed potatoes

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The Super Easy Superfood Swap for Upgraded Holiday Mashed Potatoes

Everybody at a holiday party loves the person who brings mashed potatoes. It's just a fact. Be that person and win the potlucks on your calendar (they say it's not a competition, but you know it is) with a bowl of the creamy good stuff—with a healthy twist.

Instead of going for the traditional starch (old news), whip up a crock of cauliflower mashed potatoes for a healthy and just-as-delicious swap.

Whip up a crock of cauliflower mashed potatoes for a healthy and just-as-delicious swap.

To find exactly what you need for this super simple recipe, head to Kroger, where you can snag the natural and organic ingredients that will make it easy to put together the most scrumptious side of mashed potatoes you've ever eaten—just don't tell your mom that.

The secret ingredients? Simple Truth Organic™ Greek yogurt (for that restaurant-level richness) and Kroger riced cauliflower (because ain't nobody got time for DIY ricing).

Just blend the cooked cauliflower, yogurt, and some additional lip-smacking seasonings in a food processor and voilà—you've got a winning side dish that will make every hungry belly in attendance happy.

Watch the video below to see how to make cauliflower mashed potatoes like a pro.

Tangy Cauliflower Mash

  • Prep Time
    5 minutes
  • Cook Time
    20 minutes
  • Servings
    4-6 people
  • Dietary
    Icon for Gluten-free

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Break up your riced cauliflower to make sure there are no large chunks.

  2. Melt 1 Tbsp of ghee in a shallow pot over medium heat.

  3. Add riced cauliflower, and cook over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until starting to soften.

  4. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

  5. Cover with 2 cups of water and 2 tsp of salt.

  6. Cook 10-12 minutes.

  7. Strain, reserving the cooking liquid.

  8. Place the cauliflower into a food processor or high speed blender. Blend on low, slowly adding 1/2 cups of the reserved cooking liquid until you reach the desired consistency.

  9. Add 2 tsp of Greek yogurt, and blend to incorporate.

  10. Taste and adjust seasoning. Mix in 1/4 cup of chives.

  11. To serve, garnish with freshly cracked pepper and additional minced chives. Enjoy!

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