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Faux-Tatoes

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Mashed cauliflower, who would’ve ever known it tastes just like mashed potatoes! I call this side dish faux-tatoes. I can honestly say I could eat a whole head of cauliflower when I make it like this… whoops? Good thing cauliflower is excellent for you! 

What’s so great about cauliflower? 

  • It helps detox toxins from your body
  • It is a great source of anti-oxidants
  • It has vitamin K- an anti-inflammatory vitamin
  • Like many vegetables, it is low calorie but very filling and nutritious

When you’re craving a comfort food without the guilt afterwards, this is the perfect recipe for you. The Faux-Tatoes are made with cauliflower but taste just like your favorite mashed potatoes from Thanksgiving Dinner.  

Cooking Tip: Although you may be tempted to buy cauliflower that can be cooked in a microwavable bag, take the extra time to steam it yourself. When you microwave foods you lose some health benefits. 

Flavor Tip: I like using Himalayan salt on this versus sea salt. 

Faux-Tatoes

Monica Bravo
Tastes just like mashed potatoes, but made with cauliflower! Yummm...
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Servings 5
Calories 110 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head of cauliflower
  • Salt and pepper
  • Chives optional
  • 4 tbsp Butter optional

Instructions
 

  • Cut up and steam cauliflower until the fork can easily puncture the vegetable.
  • Add cauliflower to food processor.
  • Pulse cauliflower until creamy texture.
  • Top with salt, pepper, chives and optional butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 5gCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 116mgPotassium: 344mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 285IUVitamin C: 55.4mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 0.5mg
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Filed Under: Paleo Recipes, Special Diets, Vegetables, Whole 30 Tagged With: Healthy Eating, Paleo, Primal

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  1. Cydne Cooley says

    May 29, 2013 at 11:34 am

    Wow…great website! I can’t wait to try some of these yummy recipes!

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  2. Kelly says

    July 2, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    This recipe looks interesting!.

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  3. Kelly says

    July 11, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    I love your recipes!.

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    • Monica Bravo says

      August 6, 2013 at 5:18 pm

      Thank you Kelly!!

      Reply

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