Garlic Mashed "Potatoes"

By:  Maria

For some, Thanksgiving isn't Thanksgiving without mashed potatoes.  For Pete's sake, who doesn't like mashed potatoes?!

 Well, unfortunately, there are some people that - when they eat potatoes - experience GI problems (although some don't realize that the bloating, gas, stomach discomfort after eating potatoes isn't normal!).  Potatoes contain a natural toxin called glycoalkaloids (some refer to it as an anti nutrient) that, in some folks, irritates the intestinal tract and can leave them with moderate to downright meal-stopping discomfort.  Another reason why some decide to forgo the potato is because of the natural tendency to gain weight when they are a common/frequent part of their diet.

OK, so why post a recipe for mashed potatoes?!

Although the photo above looks like mashed potatoes, it truly isn't.  The secret ingredient used to replace the potato is low in carbs, high in nutrients and oh-so-tasty!

Cauliflower!

Before you turn your head and completely dismiss the recipe, let me tell you that when I first introduced this to my family (without enlightening them about the switcheroo); upon first taste, they knew something was up, but kept shoveling forkfuls of mashed cauliflower in their mouths as they asked whether they were potatoes - success!

Try this and you won't be disappointed.

1 head of cauliflower (florets cut up)

2-6 cloves of roasted garlic (suit your garlic palate and use whatever amount you desire)

1-2 tblsp organic butter or clarified butter or even coconut milk (depending on your taste buds)

sea salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

Heat a stock pot with water to boiling and place a steam basket inside. Place the florets and garlic in the steaming basket and salt both to taste.  Cover with lid and steam until thoroughly softened (about 10 minutes).  Remove and drain excess water.  Dump everything into your food processor - including butter and pepper (adding a pinch of nutmeg is also delicious!) (doing this in batches is a-ok), process until creamy smooth (this is where I might add some coconut milk to make it creamy).