Skinny Garlic Mashed…
…cauliflower is the perfect low-fat substitute for high-calorie, high-carbohydrate mashed potatoes.
I did trick my husband with this recipe, but have to be honest and say my 16-year old son totally knew the difference. He ate them anyway…and ended up liking them!!
Article by: Tami at Fit on the Fly!
Ingredients
- 116 oz frozen cauliflower florets
- 2tbsp sodium free chicken stock
- 2tbsp reduced fat tub margarine
- 2tbsp plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1tbsp minced garlic
Instructions
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1. Add cauliflower florets and chicken stock to saucepan and cook until desired tenderness (overcooking is not a bad thing here!)
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2. Drain cooked cauliflower and add to food processor, blender or bowl.
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Add margarine, Greek yogurt and garlic.4.Process, blend or mash until desired consistency.
Nutrition info (makes about 2 cups)
Per cup: 75 cals, 3 g fat, 5 g carbs, 4 g protein
Just to compare, one cup of mashed potatoes prepared with whole milk and margarine = 240 cals, 9 g fat, 35 g carbs, 4 g protein
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