Creamy Cauliflower Mash

Creamy Cauliflower Mash

5.0 from 1 vote
Course: AppetizersCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets

  • 3/4 cup water

  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch

  • 1/3 cup cashew cream

  • 3/4 tsp. salt

  • 1/4 tsp. white pepper

  • 1/4 tsp. nutritional yeast (optional)

  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

  • 1/8 tsp. onion powder

Directions

  • Steam the cauliflower florets over boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender. Drain and immediately place in an ice bath.
  • When cooled, put all but 1/4 cup of the florets in a food processor along with 1/2 cup of the water, puréeing until smooth.
  • Roughly chop the reserved florets.
  • Pour all the puréed cauliflower and chopped florets into a medium saucepan. Dissolve the cornstarch in the remaining 1/4 cup of water and add to the saucepan.
  • Add the cashew cream, salt, white pepper, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and onion powder and stir. Stirring frequently, cook over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until thick. Adjust the seasonings as needed.

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
3/4 cup water
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/3 cup cashew cream
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/4 tsp. nutritional yeast (optional)
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. onion powder

• Steam the cauliflower florets over boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender. Drain and immediately place in an ice bath.
• When cooled, put all but 1/4 cup of the florets in a food processor along with 1/2 cup of the water, puréeing until smooth.
• Roughly chop the reserved florets.
• Pour all the puréed cauliflower and chopped florets into a medium saucepan. Dissolve the cornstarch in the remaining 1/4 cup of water and add to the saucepan.
• Add the cashew cream, salt, white pepper, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and onion powder and stir. Stirring frequently, cook over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until thick. Adjust the seasonings as needed.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Makes 4 servings

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