My Mashed Cauliflower is the perfect low-carb stand-in for mashed potatoes at your Thanksgiving table. This 3-ingredient recipe is the easiest you’ll ever find and it’s especially amazing when smothered in the wholesome juices of my low-carb Gravy recipe.
The Best Mashed Cauliflower Recipe
I’ve been making these mock mashed potatoes since 2007. I love that they’re low-carb and gluten-free, the best of both worlds. For this same reason, my Cauliflower Rice recipe is in regular rotation in our house. We load up on broccoli and kale too. All of these superfoods contain a very special ingredient!
Eat Cruciferous Vegetables to Activate Nrf2 Pathway
Cruciferous vegetables including cauliflower, broccoli, and kale contain a compound called sulforaphane that activates the Nrf2 pathway. This defense mechanism protects the body against oxidative stress that can result in health issues ranging from cancer to neurodegeneration to mood disorders.
Supplements to Activate Nrf2 Pathway
You can also upregulate the Nrf2 pathway with supplements. I’ve been taking DIM since my MS diagnosis in 2006. I also take a supplement called Meriva which contains curcumin, the substance derived from turmeric. If supplements aren’t for you, try my Turmeric Root Milk recipe. It’s high in curcumin as well as selenium, a mineral that’s important for the proper function of several metabolic pathways.
Mashed Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 2 heads cauliflower, washed and cut into large pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
Instructions
- Steam the cauliflower pieces until very tender
- Puree cauliflower in a food processor, add in olive oil and salt
- Reheat in a casserole dish in the oven at 350°F for 20 minutes
- Serve
Equipment
Low-Carb Thanksgiving Recipes
Following a low-carb diet has also been key in keeping me healthy in the face of an MS diagnosis. Still, like everyone I want to eat what I love and enjoy the holidays! That’s where these fun low-carb Thanksgiving recipes come in. I love good food that’s good for you!
Lisa@bakedinmaine.com says
I LOVE making “mashed fake potatoes” this way.
Heathy, easy and delicious!
Thanks for posting.
YUM!
Lisa
xo
Meghan Telpner says
Mashed cauliflower is a fav around here too :) Looks amazing, Elana!
Melissa B. says
I love mashed cauliflower as well! I make it with coconut oil and coconut milk, to give it a creamy texture. We also LOVE your cauliflower rice recipe- so good!
Yes, could you please share your gravy recipe?
Katrina (gluten free gidget) says
We LOVE mashed cauliflower!
Mia says
Thank you for the yummy recipe! I love cauliflower. This will be a new way to enjoy it.
Licia says
Celeriac puree is a amazing substitute for mashed potatoes. Its prepared in exactly the same way as your recipe above. I’ve only used butter (lots) and salt with it, but other oils or fats might also work. Its especially fantastic with game. Its borderline SCD – some tolerate it, some don’t.
June says
Yes, celery root is a great potato substitute! For those who eat dairy…a little butter and cottage cheese mashed with the celery root is very good.
Aurora says
I like to add some cream cheese to the mashed cauliflower.
Janet says
I’ve made cauliflower “mashed potatoes” several times (I found the recipe on allrecipes.com). I love to add a couple gloves of garlic in with the cauliflower while steaming it and pureeing them right in with the cauliflower.
Karen@Cook4Seasons says
One of my favorites! I use olive oil and add a big bunch of chopped parsley, too.
Linda M says
Thanks for making it a dairy-free recipe! All the other mashed cauliflower recipes I found have sour cream or cream cheese or such in it. I will try this one soon!