
I love mashed potatoes, but my blood sugar doesn’t. For many people, potatoes raise blood sugar a lot, and while they are good and have some nutrition benefits, they are nothing compared to this nutrition sub: cauliflower!
Before you click away, hear me out… when prepared and mashed correctly, cauliflower has a very similar texture to mashed potatoes and a milk taste. Most kids won’t flinch at the difference, and you can rest happy knowing you are squeezing in extra protein and nutrients. Top with melted cheese, and even the most adamant of veggie haters might give it a try.
Mashed Cauliflower Ingredients:
- 1-2 head of fresh cauliflower or 1-2 bags of frozen
- 4 TBSP butter
- 2 T cream cheese or sour cream (optional)
- 2 T or more Parmesan (optional)
- Salt, pepper, garlic and other spices to taste
How to Make Mashed Cauliflower:
- Bring a couple quarts of water to a boil in a large pan and add cauliflower.
- Cook until tender (I suppose you could also use a microwave, but I’ve never tried since we don’t have one and don’t use them!)
- When tender, put into large bowl and add other ingredients.
- Use immersion blender or hand mixer to blend until smooth and creamy. This is the most important step… chunks of cauliflower are a giveaway!
- Sprinkle with extra cheese if desired and serve warm.
Try it today! It takes less time than boiling and mashing potatoes and your body will thank you!















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