Gluten Free Chive Mashed Cauliflower
Creamy, buttery, and flecked with bright green chives, this mashed cauliflower is the kind of comfort food that makes you forget you're not eating a bowl of potatoes. Steaming the cauliflower florets until completely tender is the key move here — it draws out just enough moisture to create a silky, lump-free texture once blended with warm butter and whole milk. The food processor does the heavy lifting, turning humble florets into something genuinely luxurious in just a couple of minutes. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of gluten, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. Fresh chives bring a mild, oniony lift that keeps the dish feeling vibrant rather than heavy, and a handful of flat-leaf parsley adds a little extra color if you want it. This is the kind of side dish that pairs beautifully with roasted meats, weeknight chicken, or really anything that could use a creamy, satisfying companion on the plate.
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4 servings
- 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 lbs), cut into florets
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup whole milk, warmed
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large pot with 1–2 inches of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Set a steamer basket inside, add the cauliflower florets in a single layer (work in two batches if needed), cover, and steam until completely tender and a fork slides through the thickest pieces with no resistance, 12–15 minutes.
- 2
While the cauliflower steams, warm the milk and butter together in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the mixture is steaming but not simmering.
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