This easy recipe for cauliflower mash is a great way to cut calories, and add more vegetables to your diet.Hands-down, the best cauliflower mash recipe you'll try, this mashed garlic cauliflower is delicious, and creamy! Special Tip: You can make it vegan by swapping the butter for olive oil.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
Add cauliflower, salt and garlic, and cook until very tender, about 10-15 minutes.
Use a coffee cup to scoop out and reserve about 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid and then drain well and transfer cauliflower to a food processor.
Food Processor Method:
Add the cauliflower (including the garlic clove) butter or oil and reserved water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and purée until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Potato Masher Method:
Add the cauliflower (including the garlic clove) butter or oil and reserved water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mash cauliflower with a potato masher until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and serve.