Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

Looking for a healthier alternative to mashed potatoes? Look no further than the ever versatile cauliflower. This amazing side dish will fill you up like its starchy alternative, but at less than half the calories you will be happy with this option.

Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

1 med head White Cauliflower

1 Bulb of Garlic

1 tbsp Kerry Gold Irish Butter

2 Green Onion/Chives Chopped (green portion only)

2 Green Onion/Chive bulb

½ Yellow Onion

2 Tbsp Parsley (more if you like)

1tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Pinch of Red Pepper flakes

Salt and Pepper to taste

Makes 4 Servings

Begin with the Garlic. Set oven to 400F. Peel back a few layers of skin from the bulb and chop off the top so you can see the meat. Wrap in foil and put in oven for 30 minutes.

Cut Cauliflower into small florets. Place in pan with enough water to cover tops. Boil till soft enough to mash with fork or potato masher, about 15 minutes.

Drain most of water from pan, but keep a bottom full and begin mashing.  Add the butter.

Finely chop the white onion and green onion. In Separate pan sauté the yellow onion and green onion bulbs with tsp of olive oil. When almost done turn up heat to brown. Make sure to stir these frequently as they can burn easily.

When garlic is done, unwrap from foil and peel all cloves. Toss into cauliflower and use hand blender to blend lightly.

Toss in sautéed onions, red pepper, salt and pepper and top with Chives and Parsley.

Makes 4 servingsPer Serving: Calories(89kcal), Total Fat(4.25g), Sat Fat(2), Cholesterol(10mg), Sodium(62mg),Carbs(12g), Fiber(4.25g), Sugars(4.5g), Protein(3.5g)

***If you don't like to much spice, skip the red pepper.***

This side dish goes great with a salad and my Turkey Muffin recipe.