Whipped Cauliflower “Potatoes”

Serve these "whipped potatoes" instead of your regular potatoes tonight for supper. I bet no one in the family notices and if they do it will be because they are so darned yummy. They feel so naughty but they’re not. They are a must try this week! They feel like “whipped potatoes.”  Aside from all the wonderful health benefits of cauliflower this recipe is delicious! You will be addicted! 

 
Whipped Cauliflower “Potatoes” 

Nutritional Data per serving : (serves 4) 
Calories 86 
Total Fat 6.9g 
Saturated Fat 1.0g 
Cholesterol 0mg 
Sodium 21mg 
Total Carbohydrates 5.7g 
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 
Sugars 2.3g 
Protein 1.7g 


1 large head cauliflower 
3 garlic cloves 
1/4 cup fresh herbs (chives work particularly well) 
Sea Salt 
Fresh Ground Pepper 
1/2 Cup Onion 
2 Tbsp Olive Oil 

Chop cauliflower into smaller chunks – about bite-size pieces works well. 
Peel garlic cloves and cut in half, lengthwise. 
Chop onion into slices. 
Steam cauliflower, garlic and onion for 15 minutes, or until cauliflower and garlic are tender enough for a fork to easily pass through. 
Combine steamed cauliflower, garlic, onion, olive oil, fresh herbs, pepper, and sea salt in a food processor and blend until everything comes together into a mashed potato-like consistency. I like mine whipped. 

Cook's Notes: if you love a sour cream and chives on your whipped potatoes; top your whipped cauliflower with a dollop of fat free Greek yogurt and some fresh chopped chives! 
Mix in some Parmesan Cheese or Cream Cheese for exciting tastes. 
Mashed potatoes were always my "refrigerator magnet" to clean out the leftovers as mix-ins.  These work equally well and offer delicious variety.

Twice Baked Cauliflower 

Last night I made them like twice baked potatoes. 
Mashed the steamed caulflower with cream cheese, added bacon and cheese. 
Scooped into a small casserole and baked at 350F until the cheese was bubbly and brown.