Do-ahead · Gluten Free · Vegetable sides · Vegetable-related

Mock garlic mashed potatoes

We eat these a lot and they contain no carbs!

 

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Serves 4

1 medium head cauliflower
1 tbsp cream cheese at room temperature
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/8 tsp straight chicken base or bouillon
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp chopped fresh or dried chives
1 tbsp butter

Clean and remove all the green leaves from a cauliflower. Put it into a steamer and steam until tender.
(You can also cut the cauliflower into florets and boil them till tender)
Drain well, do not let cool and pat the cooked cauliflower very dry with several layers of kitchen towel.

In a food processor puree the cauliflower with the cream cheese, parmesan, garlic,chicken base and pepper until almost smooth.
Garnish with chives and serve with pats of butter.

HINT- try roasting the garlic and adding a little fresh rosemary for a whole new taste!