Cauliflower Mash

Name: Cauliflower Mash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower, chopped (about 6 cups); 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon salt

This quick and easy mashed cauliflower is a great alternative to same-old mashed spuds, and it's healthier, too!—Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower, chopped (about 6 cups)
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Place cauliflower in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain; return to pan.
Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and strain; discard garlic, peppercorns and bay leaf. Add broth to cauliflower. Mash to reach desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 26 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 308mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable.