Whole 30 Whole30 Mashed Cauliflower
Creamy, buttery, and deeply satisfying, this cauliflower mash is the kind of side dish that makes you forget you're eating something virtuous. Steaming the florets until completely tender and then letting them shed excess moisture before blending is the secret to getting a smooth, non-watery result — no sad, soupy mash here. Ghee brings a rich, nutty depth that butter would normally provide, and a splash of chicken broth keeps everything silky without any dairy cream in sight. Garlic powder rounds out the flavor so every bite tastes full and savory rather than plain or diet-food flat. It comes together in a food processor in under a minute, which means you're looking at a genuinely easy weeknight side for four people. Finish it with a scatter of fresh chives and it looks as good as it tastes — elegant enough for a dinner party, simple enough for a Tuesday.
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4 servings
- 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 lb), cut into florets
- 2 tbsp ghee
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large pot with about 1 inch of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the cauliflower florets, cover, and steam until completely tender and easily pierced with a fork, 12–14 minutes.
- 2
Drain the cauliflower in a colander and let it sit for 2 minutes, shaking the colander once or twice, until most of the surface steam has escaped.
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