Cauliflower Mashed "Potatoes"

Whether you’re watching your carbs or trying to lose weight, or if you simply love hot, creamy comfort food, this recipe is calling your name. It’s very popular among my clients and 1 serving provides only 78 calories and 9 grams of carbs.

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Joy Bauer

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Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets of roughly the same size		1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cups broth, chicken, less sodium, low-fat		1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch		1/4 teaspoon paprika
4 ounces cream cheese, fat-free		Kosher salt
2 tablespoons cheese, Romano, or Parmesan cheese, grated		Black ground pepper

directions

Prep: 5 min Total:

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1
Steam the cauliflower over boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender. Drain. Place the cauliflower in a food processor or blender along with 1⁄2 cup broth. Puree on high until smooth. Transfer the puree to a medium saucepan.
2
In a cup, dissolve the cornstarch in the remaining 1⁄4 cup broth, and add to the cauliflower puree. Add the cream cheese, Romano or Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Cook over medium heat, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes, until the puree begins to thicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

notes

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 very lean meat, 2 vegetables

nutritional information

Calories: 78		Fiber: 3 g
Fat: 1 g		Saturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 9 g		Protein: 8 g
Sodium: 262 mg		Added Sugars: 3 g

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