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Mashed Cauliflower with Kale

A creamy, low-carb mashed cauliflower recipe infused with fresh kale for a nutritious side dish.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 cups cauliflower
  • 4 teaspoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cups chopped kale
  • 4 cloves crushed garlic
  • 2 scallions scallions
  • 0.33 cup fat free milk
  • to taste kosher salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Boil the cauliflower: Put the cauliflower in a medium pot and cover with cold water by at least an inch. Add salt, and bring to a boil.
  2. Cook, covered until fork tender. 6 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander (reserving some liquid if needed).
  3. In the same pot, melt 1 teaspoon butter over medium-high heat and add the garlic and scallions, cook 30 seconds, add the kale, 1/4 teaspoon salt, cover and cook until wilted, 6 to 7 minutes.
  4. In a blender, puree the cauliflower with milk, transfer to the pot with the greens and add 2 teaspoons butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, keep warm.
  5. To serve, transfer to a bowl and top with remaining teaspoon butter.

Notes

This mashed cauliflower with kale makes a nutritious and tasty side dish, perfect for any low-carb meal.