Garlic mashed cauliflower is a made from scratch healthy side dish to accompany any meal. Garlic and herbs give this dish a pop of flavor.
This is one of my favorite side dishes because it goes well with so many different dishes and is not only low in calories, but also low in carbs and is gluten-free. Mashed cauliflower is one of those side dishes that is practically for everyone no matter what type of diet they may follow. This year I plan on bringing this to the Thanksgiving table too, especially with the heavier dishes typically accompanied with Thanksgiving.
What goes well with garlic mashed cauliflower?
Any protein, such as pork, beef or chicken. Fresh vegetables like broccoli, carrots, green beans, peas or corn. It also goes well with stuffing and bread.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Low in calories and high in flavor
- Perfect healthy side dish
- Great for meal prep
- Perfect for family meals or holidays
Ingredients
What you’ll need to make this recipe.
- Cauliflower florets
- Garlic cloves
- Olive oil
- Unsweetened almond milk
- Fresh rosemary
- Fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper
How to make this recipe
Making this cauliflower dish doesn’t require a lot of effort and can be made ahead of time and warmed up when ready to eat.
1- Chop up head of cauliflower into florets. A shortcut is to buy cauliflower florets pre-packed as well.
2 – Add about an inch of water to a large pot, add the cauliflower florets to the water and bring to a boil. Let the cauliflower softly boil on medium heat until soft, about 10-15 minutes, then drain.
3 – While the cauliflower is cooking, roughly chop the garlic cloves, rosemary and thyme.
4 – Place the cauliflower in a blender or food processor and add in the garlic, herbs, olive oil, milk and salt and pepper.
5 – Blend until everything is mix completely and cauliflower is at desired consistency.
How long does cooked cauliflower last?
Cooked cauliflower will last for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator stored in an airtight container.
Can I freeze cooked cauliflower?
Yes! Properly stored in a freezer container or freezer bag, the cooked cauliflower will last about 10 to 12 months.
Calories per serving (1/2 cup): 61
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Garlic and Herbs Mashed Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place about 1"-inch of water into a large pot and bring to a boil. Add florets and bring pot to a soft boil at medium heat. Boil cauliflower for about 10-15 minutes until florets are soft. Drain.
- Transfer drained cauliflower florets to a blender, or food processor, and add garlic cloves, olive oil, almond milk, the fresh herbs and salt and pepper.
- Blend ingredients together until blended well and cauliflower is to desired consistency.
Notes
- Pre-packed cauliflower florets can be used to save chopping time.Â
- Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Nutrition
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I am always looking for low calorie and tasty side dishes, this fits the bill! Will be perfect with our pork chops this week!
Pork chops sound like a great main dish to go with these. 🙂
I love cauliflower but haven’t had it mashed yet. This is a must try dish.
It’s a great side dish. I hope you enjoy! 🙂
You just really can’t go wrong with mashed cauliflower- so good and creamy and delicious with garlic!
It really is! 🙂
Cauliflower is such a wonder-vegetable. I love how easy and versatile this recipe is, and all the garlic and herbs are perfect!
Thanks! Cauliflower is pretty awesome!
This looks good. I am a sucker for garlic mash and using cauliflower would be an easy way to make my meals healthier. It’s a cheap option too, which is always a plus.
It’s a pretty great vegetable! 🙂
I’m always on the lookout for new low carb dishes. This one is amazing and so easy to make. Thank you.
Thank you, Alexis! 🙂
Love cauliflower mash potatoes. It makes enjoying mash potatoes guilt free 😊 looking forward to trying your recipe!
Thanks, it is delicious! 🙂
I made this last night and we had it with turkey meatloaf. So delicious! Everyone loved it. Thanks for the recipe.
That’s awesome, Colleen. So glad you enjoyed!
Yum! The garlic, rosemary, and thyme in this mashed cauliflower sounds delicious! I love how creamy these are. Perfect for a Thanksgiving side!
Thanks! 🙂
This cauliflower mash would make a perfect base to any curry or a chili con carne – absolutely love it. Thanks for the share and great inspiration!
A base to curry sounds great!
I made this over the weekend and came back to print the recipe for my recipe book. The garlic added so much to the rice.
Thank you, Jen. So glad you enjoyed. 🙂
I’ve always mixed potatoes and cauliflower for mash. But I love the rosemary thyme flavor, so I will try it without the potatoes for sure.
Thanks! Let me know how you like it. 🙂
I think I like this mashed cauliflower even more than traditional mashed potatoes- so good!
Thank you! 🙂
I really like how you added fresh thyme and rosemary to this garlic mashed cauliflower. Perfect for any potluck holiday meal!
Thank you! 🙂
LOVE your recipe! I have never thought of making mashed cauliflower. This is another way to try this vegetable. I am gonna make it tonight:)
That’s great, Irina. I hope you enjoy 🙂