Easy Keto Mashed Cauliflower Recipe
Looking for the perfect keto side dish? This keto mashed cauliflower recipe is super easy, delicious, and is only 5 net carbs! A creamy, dairy-free, keto cauliflower mash- the perfect mashed potato substitute!
Servings: 4
Calories: 114
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 2 12-ounce bags frozen cauliflower rice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 clove garlic grated or finely minced
- 1/2 cup bone broth
- 1/2 cup cashew cream
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the ghee, frozen cauliflower rice, salt + pepper. Stir until the rice is thawed, about 5 minutes.2 tablespoons ghee, 2 12-ounce bags frozen cauliflower rice, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon pepper
- Add in the grated garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.1 clove garlic
- Pour in the bone broth and cashew cream. Stir and continue cooking over medium heat for 5-10 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.1/2 cup bone broth, 1/2 cup cashew cream
- Transfer to a food processor and blend until smooth. Tastes and add more salt + pepper if desired.
- Serve warm. Leftovers will keep refrigerated in an airtight container for 5 days.
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Notes
Expert Tips
- Dairy: If you're ok with dairy and not making this keto cauliflower mash during a Whole30, you could use grass-fed butter in place of ghee, and organic heavy cream in place of cashew cream. Start with 1/4 cup heavy cream, and add more if needed. Using heavy cream would make these much lower in carbs!
- Fresh Cauliflower: I highly recommend using frozen cauliflower rice. It has the most neutral flavor, and is the easiest to use to make creamy, lump free mashed cauliflower that isn't watery. However, a fresh head of cauliflower or cauliflower florets will work in a pinch. Steam the cauliflower in a steamer basket over the stovetop, and rice in a food processor, then make sure to press out all of the excess water with a towel or paper towel.
- Broth: The higher quality your bone broth or stock, the more flavorful your mashed cauliflower. I love using my homemade bone broth for ultimate flavor! You can also use chicken stock, chicken broth or to make it vegan use veggie stock or broth!
- Cashew Cream Substitute: Cashew Cream is my favorite dairy free replacement. Other dairy free options would be original flavor nutpods or coconut cream from a can. Start with 1/4 cup of the nutpods or coconut cream, and add more if needed. Both of these would still be Whole30.
- Dairy: If you're ok with dairy and not making these during a Whole30, you could use grass fed butter in place of ghee, and organic heavy cream in place of cashew cream. Start with 1/4 cup heavy cream, and add more if needed. Using heavy cream would make these much lower in carb!
Serving Tips
- Serve this side dish warm with your favorite protein entree and enjoy! If you're not dairy free, you can sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top.
- This mashed cauliflower would go perfectly served with one of these favorite recipes: Quick & Easy Mustard Chicken, Red Wine Braised Beef Recipe, Dutch Oven Pot Roast, Keto Meatloaf Muffins, and more!
Storage Tips
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- To freeze, let the mashed cauliflower cool completely, then store it in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave, stovetop, or oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 114 | Total Carbs: 6.9g | Protein: 3.2g | Fat: 9.2g | Fiber: 2g | Net Carbs: 5g