Cauliflower might not be your family’s favorite vegetable, but its nutritional value and versatility cannot go unnoticed. If adding cauliflower as the main course is getting you to raise eyebrows, then this is a dish you should try out. Replacing the famous Potato Mash for Cauliflower mash is a sure shot way of winning smiles from your family at the dinner table. You can basically never go wrong with a Mash, and a yummy cauliflower mash can no way go wrong. Filled with butter, this creamy cauliflower mash can be served as a side dish, and you’ll have empty bowls staring at you within no time!
Health Benefits:
Cauliflower might not be a favorite veggie, but its array of nutrients is impressive. The sulforaphane compound in cauliflower is known to kill cancer stem cells hence preventing tumor growth. The same sulforaphane amazingly improves the state of blood pressure and kidney functioning. Cauliflower is full of vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, potassium, manganese, protein, folate, niacin, thiamin, etc.
When you take in moderation, butter can prove to be very healthy for you. Butter is known to reduce the risk of diabetes, obesity, and heart issues.
Ingredients
cauliflower: 1 large
unsalted butter: 3 tbsp
kosher salt: 1 tsp
water: 2 cups
coriander, finely chopped
How To Make Cauliflower Mash
- Finely chop the cauliflower. The smaller the pieces, the creamier the dish will be, and the faster the cauliflower will cook.
- Add the butter to a heated pan and add the chopped cauliflower to the pan after the butter melts.
- Cook the cauliflower for 5 minutes, stirring now and then till the cauliflower lightens in color.
- Add the salt and water to the cauliflower and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cover the pan and cook for about 10 minutes until the cauliflower turns tender.
- Drain the excess liquid while reserving some of it.
- You can mash the mixture by using an immersion blender or directly make a puree out of it by blending it in a processor.
- Garnish with more butter and chopped coriander. Serve hot!
Trivia
- Cauliflower can grow from 8 inches to 30 inches in both width and breadth! China is known to be the biggest manufacturer of Cauliflower in the world.
- “Cauliflower” gets its name from the Italian Word Caoli Fiori which means “ Cabbage Flower” as it comes from the cabbage family.
- According to the famous writer, Mark Twain, “Cauliflower is nothing but a cabbage with a college education”.