Garlic Cauliflower Mash Faux-Tatoes

The Easy Nutritious alternative for Mashed Potatoes

  

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Ingredients:

1 Head Organic Cauliflower

1 Tablespoon Fage Greek Yogurt

2 Minced Garlic Cloves

1/4 c Grated Parmesan Cheese

1/8 Teaspoon Better Than Bouillon

1 Tablespoon Earth Balance Buttery Spread

1/8 Teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper



Directions:

Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.

Clean and cut organic cauliflower into small pieces. Cook in boiling water for approximately 6 minutes. Check tenderness by piercing with fork to ensure they are well done. (You can also steam cauliflower to help lock in all of its antioxidant benefits.) Using tongs, remove from water and pat cooked cauliflower very dry between several layers of paper towels eliminating all excess water.

In a food processor or immersion blender, add the cauliflower, minced garlic, parmesan, greek yogurt, chicken base and pepper and blend until almost smooth.

Transfer to serving bowl, garnish with 1 tablespoon of buttery spread and chopped chives for additional color and flavor!
 

Benefits of Cauliflower:

Cauliflower is a member of the cruciferous family, a family which is known for containing nutrients that fight against several diseases. It’s believed that cauliflower has an important role in fighting cancer, including hormonal, bowel and lung cancers. The two main ingredients in cauliflower are indole-3-carbinol or 13C and the photonutrient sulforaphane. They work together as an anti-estrogen. High estrogen levels are known to foster tumor growth, especially in the breasts and prostate glands. 13c helps to lower the estrogen count, therefore, lowering the chances of tumor growth.

Cauliflower contains vitamin c and folate. Folate is essential for proper tissue growth and not getting enough can make you susceptible to several diseases such as cancer and heart disease. The fiber in cauliflower makes it a heart-protective vegetable because it helps lower blood cholesterol levels, and the folate helps neutralize excessive levels of heart-attack causing homocysteine. Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant and strengthens the immune system; this makes cauliflower a great choice for women before or during early pregnancy as folate can help prevent birth defects and the vitamin c will help to keep the mother healthy and strong.

When purchasing cauliflower, make sure the tops are white. If the floret has begun to spot brown or purple, it is past its nutritional peak. Store in the refrigerator and use within 1-2 days.