Are you going to have a massive feast this weekend for Easter but you’re concerned about packing on the pounds? If you are on the low carb lifestyle and have a terror of tubers, try Mashed Faux Tatoes to replace traditional Mashed Potatoes.
When you read the ingredient list you might think “you’ve got to be kidding me!” I have experimented with several faux potato recipes and believe it or not cauliflower makes an excellent replacement. Honestly, I think it can taste better then low nutrient density potatoes.
First, a little info on cauliflower;
· It is a cruciferous vegetable and is in the same family as broccoli.
· It is high in vitamin C: 3 florets provide you with 67% of your daily requirement.
· It is also high in folate, which helps the blood work more efficiently, tissue regenerate and repair, and prevents heart disease.
· Most importantly, cauliflower is high in indole-3-Carbinol, or I3C. I3C has recently been shown to reduce excess estrogen in men and women and can help prevent prostate issues, and breast tumours. If you have a family history of breast cancer, adding cruciferous veggies into your diet is highly recommended.
Mashed Faux Tatoes
1 head of cauliflower, with green leaves removed
½ cup of skim milk (use higher fat milk if you want a creamier texture)
1 tsp of butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch of nutmeg
When you read the ingredient list you might think “you’ve got to be kidding me!” I have experimented with several faux potato recipes and believe it or not cauliflower makes an excellent replacement. Honestly, I think it can taste better then low nutrient density potatoes.
First, a little info on cauliflower;
· It is a cruciferous vegetable and is in the same family as broccoli.
· It is high in vitamin C: 3 florets provide you with 67% of your daily requirement.
· It is also high in folate, which helps the blood work more efficiently, tissue regenerate and repair, and prevents heart disease.
· Most importantly, cauliflower is high in indole-3-Carbinol, or I3C. I3C has recently been shown to reduce excess estrogen in men and women and can help prevent prostate issues, and breast tumours. If you have a family history of breast cancer, adding cruciferous veggies into your diet is highly recommended.
Mashed Faux Tatoes
1 head of cauliflower, with green leaves removed
½ cup of skim milk (use higher fat milk if you want a creamier texture)
1 tsp of butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch of nutmeg
Bring a pot to boil with 1-2 inches of water. Wash, cut, and place cauliflower in a steamer basket and cook for 10-15 minutes or until it is tender. Remove from heat and put cauliflower in a bowl with spices, butter, and milk. Use a potato masher and beat the heck out of it! I prefer to use a hand blender- it gives a much smoother texture and makes more of a mess. Enjoy!
Try it, and feel free to leave a comment!
~Think Vitality!~
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