Rice Free Ginger-Turmeric Mashed Potatoes & Cauliflower
Creamy, golden, and fragrant with warm spice, this mash is the kind of comfort food that feels a little more special than your average weeknight side. Yukon Gold potatoes and steamed cauliflower come together for a base that's velvety and light at the same time, with the cauliflower quietly adding body without stealing the show. The real magic is the ginger-turmeric butter — bloomed briefly in a pan until fragrant, it turns a simple mash into something that smells incredible and has a gorgeous golden hue throughout. For anyone navigating a rice-free approach, this is exactly the kind of hearty, satisfying dish that fills the gap when you need something substantial on the plate. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of grain, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swaps required. A scatter of fresh chives on top adds a pop of color and a mild oniony bite that ties the whole bowl together. It's the kind of side that disappears fast, so you might want to double the batch.
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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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