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prep time
10 min
cook time
5 min
ready time
15 min
Keto Thanksgiving Mashed Cauliflower
This Keto Thanksgiving side dish is rich with creamy cauliflower and blended to a smooth mash. This makes a great Keto Thanksgiving recipe as an alternative to carb-heavy potato mash. Perfect served alongside your Keto thanksgiving main and accompanied by other low carb sides. If you are looking for further Thanksgiving Keto recipe inspiration, you will find an array of mains, sides, and desserts in our other recipe categories.
Do I have to Use A Food Processor?
We have used a food processor to blend our mash to a smooth and creamy consistency. If you do not have a food processor, you can combine the ingredients using a handheld potato masher. If you choose this option, it is important to ensure the cauliflower is very soft, and it is best to crush the garlic before mashing. The consistency won’t be as smooth as it would be with a food processor, but it will be just as delicious!
Hints and Tips
It is crucial for this Keto Thanksgiving mash - and any cauliflower mash - that you take off as much moisture from the cauliflower as possible before mashing. After boiling, cauliflower tends to hold onto a lot of water. If this is not drained or patted dry, this will result in a watery mash. The cauliflower should be soft yet dry to give the consistency of cooked potato.
Net Carbs
4.3 g
Fiber
1.1 g
Total Carbs
5.4 g
Protein
4.2 g
Fats
11.8 g
148 cals
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Ingredients
Cauliflower Florets by Flavorite
4 cup
Garlic
2 clove
Unsalted Butter
1 tablespoon
Parsley
1 tablespoon
Salt, Sea Salt
½ teaspoon
Heavy Cream
⅓ cup
Parmesan Cheese
¼ cup, grated
Black Pepper
⅛ teaspoon
Recipe Steps
steps 4
15 min
Step 1
Add the cauliflower florets to a large saucepan and cover with boiling water. Bring the water up to boil then reduce to a simmer. Continue to simmer the cauliflower for 5-6 minutes or until tender and soft enough to mash. Drain completely and set aside to steam dry.Step 2
Pat the cauliflower with paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Add the cooked florets to a food processor along with the butter, cream, garlic, Parmesan, salt and pepper.Step 3
Blend everything until smooth and well combined - or to your desired consistency. Taste the mash and adjust seasonings as required. You may add more salt and pepper, butter or parmesan and extra cream if you would like a richer mash. Please be sure to adjust your macros for any changes made to the recipe.Step 4
Transfer the mash to a serving dish. Finely chop the parsley. Scatter the parsley over the mash and serve hot with your Keto Thanksgiving main.
Comments
SplendidArugula219385 3 months ago
Very good, especially after it sits in the fridge for a day. My 2 year old loves it.
Hspirit 7 months ago
This was absolutely delicious! We added chives to ours and it was perfect! Really easy to make too! We made it with Philly cheese steak stuffed peppers (recipe also from this app) and it was all fabulous.
AmazingAvocado398975 10 months ago
Wow, just wow. Mashed potatoes is probably the one thing I truely miss and crave. This was amazing, sometimes it almost tasted like mashed potatoes. Delicious.
Kathy a year ago
Really good flavor and texture! I speed things up with frozen cauliflower. Just be sure to drain well. Winner winner turkey dinner!
SuperCauliflower33 2 years ago
I've always liked roasting the cauliflower over steaming.
StarshipKeto 3 years ago
I also use this recipe as a filling for bourekas.
Deblyn 2 months ago
How do you make bourekas for keto?
FantasticKetone551841 3 years ago
Added some sour cream. Yum!
IneffableAvocado889785 3 years ago
I steam my cauliflower and then put it in my dehydrator. Then food process it and add the other stuff. This is terrific with roast beef.
Iduna a year ago
Yes, I would like to know for how long you dehydrate. This is a brilliant idea for using my air fryer.
FavorableKale793916 a year ago
Do you totally dry it?
RealisticKetoMama 4 years ago
I’ll have to try making mashed cauliflower again. I tried in the beginning of my keto journey a few months ago and even though I used a cheese cloth to squeeze the water from the cauliflower it was just like kinda clear and soupy. Wasn’t even edible lol. Hopefully it’ll work this time! I made a great beef gravy with bone broth, seasoning and xanthan gum! Used too much of the xanthan gum and it had a weird texture lol but have used it since then and know now how a little goes a long way lol.
FavorableKale793916 a year ago
If you don’t mind a suggestion. Use the steamer so it doesn’t sit in the water. Drain in a colander and let it sit for a few minutes. Then whip with butter only. You will love it
GorgeousAvocado632980 2 years ago
Try roasting the florets on a baking sheet ( you can lightly spray them with olive oil 400degree oven for 25-30 mins! I even roast some onion and garlic with it. :)
IneffableAvocado889785 3 years ago
I prefer to use Arrowroot flour to thicken sauces, i think xanthan gum tastes weird.
Barb 3 years ago
Streaming works best
FabulousAvocado904561 3 years ago
Try steaming instead of boiling it. It's less runny.
Daniduvall 4 years ago
The trick is Do NOT boil it as indicated. Use a steamer instead. Gives you all the softness without that excess water.
Paularose 4 years ago
A terrific substitute for potatoes!
Evooo 4 years ago
brilliant!