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VegOut: Featuring Cauliflower

Posted by The Buzz | March 2, 2015

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Veg Out 2015 has begun! Today, we’re focusing on cauliflower, which is similar in looks and texture to broccoli. You can always enjoy cauliflower steamed or roasted as a side dish or thrown into a salad, but also consider substituting cauliflower for potatoes for a less-starchy meal. For example, you can easily use cauliflower instead of potatoes for delicious mashed potatoes.

This recipe was originally published in our September 2014 Back Porch "Entertaining the Family" article.

Be sure to share with us what you’re eating as part of the Veg Out initiative. Share your recipes, photos, and experiences with us.

Mashed Cauliflower

Ingredients:

1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into small florets (about 6 to 7 cups)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Fine sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Recipe directions:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and cook until very tender, about 10 minutes. Reserve ¼ cup of the cooking liquid, then drain well and transfer the cauliflower to a food processor. Add oil and reserved water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and purée until smooth. (Or, mash cauliflower with a potato masher.) Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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