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Cauliflower Pumpkin Mash

November 21, 2012 by Kristen Smith

Looking for a healthier alternative to replace your standard mashed potato recipe on Thanksgiving?  Meet Cauliflower Pumpkin Mash!!  This low carbohydrate and low calorie recipe is a great option to serve your health conscious guests.

As with a few more of the recipes this month as I was testing the recipe I realized pumpkin added a nice flavor.  I will be honest, I was a huge skeptic of the whole mashed cauliflower recipe to replace mashed potoatoes.  I do love my potatoes!!  After I made this recipe once I was sold.  The Greek yogurt added a nice creamy flavor resembling sour cream. Who knew veggies could taste so good?!

My mom always talked highly of her hand blender, but I never followed her advice to purchase one.  After I finally did I was hooked!



Happy Thanksgiving!!!
360FN




Ingredients:

1 head cauliflower
1/3 cup pumpkin puree (can add more if like)
2 tablespoons low fat milk
2 tablespoons Smart Balance light
2 tablespoons fat-free plain greek yogurt
1 ½ teaspoon parsley
½ teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon thyme
optional: chives
Directions:
1.  Bring
pot of about 6-8 cups of water to boil
2.  Add
cauliflower and let simmer about 10-15 minutes (or until cauliflower extremely
soft); drain water
3.  Add
remainder of ingredients; using a hand mixer or hand blender blend until a
puree texture
4.  Add
chives or green onions if desired


Nutrition:
Serving size: 1/6 • Servings: 6 • Calories: 88.5 kcal •
Protein: 4.6 g  • Carbs: 11.1 g • Fat: 4.0 g • Fiber: 4.8 g •
Sugar: 1.2 g

Filed Under: Uncategorized, Veggies

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  1. Julie Montagu says

    February 20, 2013 at 12:18 am

    This looks delicious!