Cinnamon Free Ginger-Turmeric Mashed Potatoes & Cauliflower
Creamy, golden, and fragrant with warm spice, this mashed potato and cauliflower blend is the kind of comfort food that feels a little unexpected in the best possible way. Grated fresh ginger and ground turmeric are bloomed in butter before being folded into the mash, giving every bite a gentle heat and a gorgeous color without leaning on any of the usual warming spices that can sneak into seasoned blends. For anyone navigating a cinnamon sensitivity, that distinction really matters — so many spiced side dishes are off the table, but this one is built from scratch with a short, clean ingredient list you can trust completely. The cauliflower lightens the texture while keeping everything satisfying and spoonable, and the warmed milk and butter make it genuinely silky. A scatter of fresh chives on top adds a little brightness and makes it look as good as it tastes. It pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or really anything that could use a vibrant, flavor-forward side on the plate.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 small head cauliflower (about 1 lb), cut into florets
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup low-fat milk, warmed
- ¾ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a steady simmer. Set a steamer basket over a separate pot of simmering water and add the cauliflower florets. Cook the potatoes and cauliflower simultaneously until both are completely tender and a fork slides through without resistance, 18–22 minutes for the potatoes and 12–15 minutes for the cauliflower.
- 2
While the vegetables cook, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the grated ginger and ground turmeric and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
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