Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • 1/2 cup cauliflower with 2 tablespoons onions
  • Calories:
  • 111
  • Fat:
  • 5 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 1 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 0 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 176 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 15 g
  • Fiber:
  • 3 g
  • Protein:
  • 3 g
  • Diabetic Exch:
  • 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

Cauliflower Puree with Onions

This cauliflower dish from Becky Oliver of Fairplay, Colorado is creamy, tasty and has the appearance and texture of mashed potatoes. The onions on top are a really nice, sweet addition that contrasts well with the mildness of cauliflower.

SERVINGS

4

CATEGORY

Lower Fat

METHOD

Microwave

PREP

10 min.

COOK

15 min.

TOTAL

25 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 package (16 ounces) frozen cauliflower
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

DIRECTIONS

Place cauliflower and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and cook on high for 6 minutes; stir. Cook 1-2 minutes longer or until tender. Cool slightly. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons cooking liquid.
    Place the cauliflower, reserved liquid, 1-1/2 teaspoons oil, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender; cover and process until blended. Keep warm.
    In a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook onion over medium-high heat in remaining oil for 6 minutes. Stir in the sugar; cook 7-10 minutes longer or until onion is tender and lightly browned. Serve with cauliflower puree. Yield: 4 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 12, 2008

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