Cauliflower Mashers

One of my favorite discoveries on this diet has been how much better I like the taste of these cauliflower mashers over mashed potatoes.  It only takes about 15 minutes and 4 ingredients to made a delicious side dish to accompany any food - or just enjoy by itself.

Ingredients:

• 1 large cauliflower
• 4 ounces of European unsalted butter
• Kosher Salt (preferably Diamond Crystal brand)
• Freshly-ground Pepper

Chop the head of cauliflower into florets.  Steam the florets in a double boiler for 8 - 10 minutes, or until a fork goes easily in the stem.

Put the steamed cauliflower, butter, salt and pepper in a food processor.   Blend until the cauliflower mixture looks like mashed potatoes.  Taste for butter, salt and pepper.


Optional:  Add 1 clove of finely chopped garlic in the food processor.


Makes 4 side dishes.