Vegan Mashed Cauliflower (Instead of Mashed Potatoes)

"My husband doesn't like to eat starchy food so I found this recipe on fatfreevegan.com and modified it a bit. This is an excellent replacement for mashed potatoes. I like this with Recipe #208856 with vegan gravy and either broccoli or green beans."
 
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Ready In:
20mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Cook frozen cauliflower by following the package directions. Cook until it is very well done (soft!) approximately 8-10 minutes. (You may also use 1 pound of fresh cauliflower). Put into a colander and drain.
  • While cauliflower is cooking, combine soy milk, garlic, water, and seasonings, in small saucepan over medium heat. When it reaches a boil, add the cornstarch/water mixture, stirring constantly until thickened. Set aside for next step.
  • When cauliflower is cool enough for you to handle, squeeze as much water out of it as possible. (Put it into a colander and pressed it with the back of a big spoon). Next, put the cauliflower into a food processor and whir on high for a minute or just mash with a fork. Add the sauce from step 2. Process/stir until the cauliflower is creamy and smooth.
  • Check the consistency. If it is too thick for you, add a tiny bit of soymilk, mix, and check again. Too much liquid and you will end up with soup!
  • Add additional seasoning to taste. Serve hot/warm. You may need to heat it quickly in the microwave before serving.

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Reviews

  1. This is an excellent recipe. I also steamed the cauliflower instead of boiling. My cauliflower was small so I instinctively and correctly added the milk mixture to the cauliflower incrementally instead of adding the entire liquid to the cauliflower.
     
  2. Excellent! I am trying to lose weight on Weight Watchers' "point" system and this is a wonderful "0 points" side dish. Really hits the spot as a mashed potato substitute.
     
  3. I'm not vegan, but am always looking ways to reduce calories in my diet so I tried this recipe. The sauce was great in creating a creamy consistency. I did use almond milk instead of soy and par boiled then roasted the cauliflower and was very happy with the results. I want to try the sauce in mashed potatoes.
     
  4. Loved this...I steamed a giant batch of cauliflower and mixed the sauce proportionately...the cornstarch really helps to add body to this mix...fabulous recipe....a new favorite...I am going to make it again right now!!! :) A new comfort food for me and much tastier then spuds...Thanks Zenmaria ** THIS IS A MUST TRY FOR ALL!!!**
     
  5. I love the idea of Mashed Cauliflower to have the pleasure of mashed "potatoes" without the carbs and calories! However, in the past I have experienced the "wet" mash. I came across this recipe using cornstarch to make it creamier and I thought that's a great idea! I also decided to steam my cauliflower this time in a steamer pot and then use a large spoon to press out the water. Steaming really helped to reduce the water-logged results I've experienced previously!!! This modification plus the creamy cornstarch sauce produce the best mashed cauliflower I've ever made!! I added fresh chopped rosemary as it's my preference. A wonderful recipe, thank you so much for sharing!!
     
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  1. I'm not vegan, but am always looking ways to reduce calories in my diet so I tried this recipe. The sauce was great in creating a creamy consistency. I did use almond milk instead of soy and par boiled then roasted the cauliflower and was very happy with the results. I want to try the sauce in mashed potatoes.
     

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