Mashed cauliflower

Add flavour to your cauliflower mash

While roasted cauliflower is one of the most delicious ways to serve a vegetable that I've ever tried, boiled or steamed cauliflower can taste a little bland.

To make your cauliflower mash truly delicious it's a good idea to help it along with a few additions.

I've used nutritional yeast (adds a cheesy, nutty taste and is a great source of vitamins for vegans), parsley, garlic and salt and pepper to flavour this caulilfower mash recipe.

Mash or purée?

I prefer a bit of texture with my cauliflower mash so I choose to use a regular potato masher* when making this recipe.

For a smoother result you may wish to purée your cauliflower florets using a food processor* or blender*.

What to serve with mashed cauliflower

Serve cauliflower mash with any recipe where you'd normally use mashed potato.

It's also delicious with:

• pies and gravy
• veggie sausages
• vegan shepherd's pie
• Quorn and leek pie
• greens eg kale and mushroom or sautéed spring greens
• vegan hotpot

Special diets

This cauliflower mash recipe is suitable for the following diets:

• vegan
• vegetarian
• gluten free (replace oat milk with an alternative milk if needed)
• nut free
• low carb

More vegetable mash and purée recipes

If you like this you might also like:

• mashed parsnips
• butterbean and celeriac mash
• mashed swede (rutabaga)
• sweet potato purée
• Jerusalem artichoke purée

Ingredients

To make mashed cauliflower you will need:

• 1 medium cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons butter (I use vegan butter)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons milk (I use oat milk)
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, optional
• Salt and pepper

How to make mashed cauliflower

1. Place the cauliflower florets in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil and then simmer for around 10 minutes until soft.

2. When soft drain the cauliflower.

3. Using the same saucepan heat a tablespoon of vegan butter until melted. Add 2 cloves of chopped garlic and fry for 30 seconds.

4. Remove from the heat and add the cooked cauliflower to the pan along with the other tablespoon of vegan butter, 2 tablespoons oat milk, a tablespoon of nutritional yeast (if using) and salt and pepper to taste. 

5. Mash until well combined. If you prefer you can purée the mixture at this stage for a really smooth texture. Sprinkle with flat leaf parsley to serve.

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Mashed cauliflower

Creamy mashed cauliflower is a delicious and healthy side dish that’s suitable for vegans and vegetarians. A great way to add an extra portion of vegetables to your diet.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine British, Vegan

Servings 4

Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

• Saucepan
• Masher
• Measuring spoons

Ingredients

  

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• 1 medium cauliflower broken into florets
• 2 tablespoons butter separated (I use dairy free butter)
• 2 cloves garlic crushed or chopped
• 2 tablespoons milk I use oat milk
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast optional
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley finely chopped

Instructions

 

• Place the cauliflower florets in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil and then simmer for around 10 minutes until soft.
• Drain.
• Using the same saucepan heat a tablespoon of vegan butter until melted. Add 2 cloves of chopped garlic and fry for 30 seconds.
• Remove from the heat and add the cooked cauliflower to the pan along with the other tablespoon of vegan butter, 2 tablespoons oat milk, a tablespoon of nutritional yeast (if using) and salt and pepper to taste.
• Mash until well combined. If you prefer you can purée the mixture at this stage for a really smooth texture.
• Serve with the chopped flat leaf parsley sprinkled on top.

Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and is intended as a guide only.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 113mgPotassium: 493mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 347IUVitamin C: 71mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg

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