Garlic and Herb Cauliflower Mash

Finding lower calorie side dishes is CRUCIAL this time of the year, when holiday dinners and family gatherings are chock full of buttery, sugary, carby sides that you might be trying to avoid as someone on a fitness journey.

And, even if you are not on a fitness journey and just want to try an easy recipe that'll help you get your veggies in, this is IT!!

Since being diagnosed with epilepsy, I've personally tasked myself with finding low carb options for myself and this has been a staple on the side of steak, pork, chicken, fish, etc. It takes less than 15 minutes, and the longest part of this recipe is boiling the water.

I honestly think this is a great thing to meal prep, and if you need to reheat on the stove or in the microwave, it takes about 30 seconds to do so. All around, I HIGHLY recommend trying this recipe out, especially if you're following a keto, or lower-carb, lower-calorie diet!

MACROS:

FOR 2 SERVINGS

CALORIES: 68 CALORIES

PROTEIN: 6 GRAMS

CARBOHYDRATES: 11 GRAMS

FAT: 0 GRAMS

INGREDIENTS:

• 170 grams frozen or fresh cauliflower florets, cleaned

• Seasonings of choice (salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, etc)

• 1 clove of fresh garlic

DIRECTIONS:

1. Over high heat, bring a medium pot of water to a boil.

2. When the water is done boiling, salt the water. Then, add your cauliflower florets, cover, and let the cauliflower boil for 8-10 minutes, or until fork tender. Depending on whether you use frozen or fresh cauliflower florets, cook time may vary.

3. When your cauliflower is soft enough, drain all of the water and set aside.

4. Using either a fork, or an immersion blender, mash your cauliflower until it turns into a mashed-potato consistency.

5. Then, add seasonings of choice. I used salt, pepper, dried parsley, and grated one small clove of garlic. Mix well. Optional here is to add a pat of grassfed butter to give it that creamy consistency. I highly suggest it, but this recipe does NOT include the butter in the macros.

6. And that's it! Serve on the side of a nice steak or whatever protein of choice, and you have a delicious, lower-carb and lower-calorie side dish :)