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Low-carb Roasted Cauliflower Mash

This easy Roasted Cauliflower Mash is creamy, delicious, and guaranteed to satisfy your craving for mashed potatoes. It's a perfect low-carb side with no potato peeling required!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 30 oz large head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoon sour cream
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350F (180°C).
  • Chop the cauliflower into florets.
  • Add the cauliflower florets to a large baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil, then use your hands to rub into the cauliflower. Finally, sprinkle on the oregano and mix everything together.
  • Bake for 25 – 30 minutes, rotating halfway through. The cauliflower should just be starting to brown when it’s done.
  • Transfer the roasted cauliflower to a food processor along with the butter, garlic, sour cream, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Process the mixture for 2 – 4 minutes until smooth and creamy. If necessary, stop the processor halfway through to scrape down the sides. If mixture seems too thick, add more sour cream.
  • Transfer to a bowl. Garnish with some butter, chives and chili flakes if desired and serve.

Notes

This recipe is for 4 servings of cauliflower mash. 
If you don't have a food processor, you can use an immersion blender or hand masher.
Instead of roasting the cauliflower, you could also boil for 15 minutes or steam for 10. Omit the olive oil and add the oregano when you combine all the ingredients.
I recommend using fresh cauliflower instead of frozen so the mash doesn't turn out too wet.
Cauliflower mash can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
If mixture becomes dry while reheating, add a little more sour cream until it becomes creamy again.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Low-carb Roasted Cauliflower Mash
Amount per Serving
Calories
188
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14.5
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
7.4
g
37
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5.4
g
Cholesterol
 
27.6
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
121.8
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
670
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
12.8
g
4
%
Fiber
 
5.5
g
22
%
Sugar
 
5.2
g
6
%
Protein
 
4.7
g
9
%
Vitamin A
 
375
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
135.7
mg
164
%
Calcium
 
66
mg
7
%
Iron
 
1.1
mg
6
%
Net carbs
 
7.3
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.