These mashed potato low carb keto style mashed potatoes are made simply with cauliflower and delicious. I love my potatoes a little lumpy so I do leave them chunky.
These are easy to smash into a smooth puree using a ricer or just leave them chunky. I added a few carrots which are optional just for color
The buttery rich taste of this creamy cauliflower dish is astounding in flavors. I just love the little added garlic that makes them over the top perfect with any meal. The best part about here?
They're low carb, keto and diabetic friendly. A side dish winner for sure!
Why Keto and Low Carb?
Potatoes are full of carbs. Cauliflower isn't. It's just that simple.
Any foods that turn into sugar are high in carbs.
When my son became a diabetic, I learned to cook all over again making a healthier version of the foods he loves. potatoes are one of them.
If you are looking for a great substitute that's over the top delicious, give these mashed potatoes using cauliflower a try.
Low Carb and Cauliflower
I have loved cauliflower for years.
Mom usually fried the cauliflower in oil when I was growing up with a thick batter, mom always made those as a side dish.
As time went on and we all are health conscious about fried foods and diet changes, cauliflower transformed into a steamed or boiled side dish.
When I started seeing cauliflower all over the web being transformed into a substitution for mashed potatoes, it was like hitting the jackpot.
This creamy side dish is a keeper.
I could never say these taste exactly like potatoes to my potato loving fans out there, but it sure is a healthier delicious substitution.
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Why the Added Carrots?
First of all I have a confession to make.
I love the sweetness of carrots and have always used them when boiling potatoes.
It's optional to add them, but I like the color it adds and a little sweetness, they really aren't a necessary ingredient
My Husband and Son Had No Idea
Don't you just love a recipe that fools everyone?
Of course, there are some differences in flavor, but truly the first time I made this everyone thought they were potatoes.
My husband and son both said, wow you need to make these again they are really delicious!
Even the Kids Love This Dish!
Even my 2-year-old granddaughter ate them, she never knew the difference.
Another reason to serve them, kids need their vegetables.
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Tasty Additions
The sour cream and minced roasted garlic really kick up the taste,
You not only get a creamy consistency but the garlic Parmesan enhances the entire casserole dish.
These really are a great side dish with anything you make for dinner.
I actually serve this dish along with side a lemon chicken we love.
A Favorite Comfort Food and Substitutions
Cauliflower has now been turned into one of the worlds famous comfort foods of all time, mashed potatoes.
It's time to give them a try and see how you like them.
One thing is a must get the cauliflower as dry as you can, one reader suggested roasting instead of boiling the cauliflower instead which may be another great tip, thanks Larry!
Try some of my other Low Carb Keto Recipes:
Low Carb Cheese Pie
Keto 3 ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Sticking To Keto and Low Carb
You can adapt the recipe any way you like but stick to the keto and low carb ingredients.
Instead of sour cream, add cream cheese, if you don't like carrots, leave them out, I only added a handful.
You can also substitute the heavy cream for coconut milk if counting calories.
One thing I would not leave out of these delicious cauliflower mashed potatoes is the garlic and Parmesan,, both are delectable additions.
These Are Low Carb and Keto Ready!
Next time you are looking for the perfect mashed potatoes with cauliflower, check out this recipe.
It's low carb, healthy and just delicious.
These Keto Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes, are a perfect choice.
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Low Carb Keto Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
prep time: 10 minscook time: 25 minstotal time: 35 mins
This is a recipe for mashed cauliflower that is a substitute for mashed potatoes.
ingredients:
1 head of cauliflower cleaned, cut up and remove stems (steamed or boil with carrots)
1/2 cup finger carrots boiled or steamed (these are optional)
1/4 to 1/2 cup sour cream (I add more or less to taste)
4 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper to taste
optional: pinch of cayenne pepper
2 cloves minced roasted garlic or 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
4 tablespoon heavy cream or whole milk
4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Parsley for garnish
instructions:
Cook the cauliflower and carrots if using until fork tender. Boil around 20 minutes and 15 minutes if you're using steamed method. A fork should easily go through the vegetables.
Drain if any water, the drier the cauliflower the better.
Place in a bowl and coarsely mash together or for smoother potatoes put through a potato ricer.
Add the cream, sour cream, butter, salt, pepper and garlic.
Stir until evenly coated.
Garnish with parsley.
calories
230
230
fat (grams)
5
5
carbs (grams)
5
5
net carbs
2
2
protein (grams)
6
6
sugar (grams)
2
2
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