I tried numerous of times to make mashed potatoes with cauliflower. One time, it turned out like a soup. AND then one time, it was really chunky. After my many fails, I was about to give up on trying until I FINALLY figured it out! The texture turned out perfect. Try them out and let me know what you think!
Mashed Potatoes with Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower cut into florets and washed well
- 3 large red potatoes washed well and cut into chunks
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 Tbs fresh parsley
- 1 Tbs oregano
- 1 tsp fresh or dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
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In a large skillet, bring cauliflower florets and 1 cup coconut milk to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes until tender.
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In a large pot, bring about 4 cups of water to boil. Add potato chunks and boil for about 15 minutes until tender.
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Once cauliflower and potatoes are tender, drain both and return them back to the large pot. Add parsley, oregano, rosemary, salt, pepper, and cheese. Mash until potatoes are smooth and herbs are well mixed. Serve hot and enjoy!
Don’t forget to try my Ziti Spinach Alfredo!
I’ll have to try this to see if my kiddos notice the cauliflower! They are big mashed potato fans!
Briton, I would love to hear what your kids think! Keep me posted. I love experimenting recipes on my husband and to see whether or not he tastes the ‘healthiness’. All my recipes have past the test so far!
Sounds yummy! I am curious if my husband would taste the healthiness, 😉 he hates cauliflower. But I love it! Pinned!
Kylie, I LOVE LOVE LOVE sneaking in healthy ingredients when my husband doesn’t know. I wait until afterwards to tell him what’s in it. Ha ha. Try it out and let me know if he says anything!
How smooth does this get? My husband loves his mashed potatoes whipped so they’re super smooth and creamy. Think I could sneak a little cauliflower in?
Great question, Amber! I like my mashed potatoes a little chunkier, so I just mash them. However, you could beat them to make them smoother and creamier. The cauliflower will take on similar texture as the potatoes.
These were delicious! My fiance said he couldn’t even tell they had cauliflower in them.
Yay! Goal accomplished, Sharina. Thanks for letting me know!