Creamy Mashed Cauliflower

• servings: 4 servings
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

8 cups bite-size cauliflower florets (about 1 head)

4 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled

⅓ cup nonfat buttermilk (see Tip)

4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 teaspoon butter

½ teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Snipped fresh chives for garnish

Directions

Place cauliflower florets and garlic in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover and steam until very tender, 12 to 15 minutes. (Alternatively, place florets and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water, cover and microwave on High for 3 to 5 minutes.)

Place the cooked cauliflower and garlic in a food processor. Add buttermilk, 2 teaspoons oil, butter, salt and pepper; pulse several times, then process until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and garnish with chives, if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 4 servings, 3/ cup each
• Calories: 107 kcal
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 3 mg
• Sodium: 339 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 10 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4 g
• Total Sugars: 5 g
• Protein: 5 g