A few years ago if you’d me asked if beets or cauliflower would be on the dinner menu, I would have replied with an emphatic, ”NO!”
But all it takes is one person to change your mind.
A coworker convinced me that there were other ways to eat beets besides the pickled version my mother served, and that steaming them could be fabulous. I gave it a try, and I’ve been a happy beet eater ever since. (No offense intended Mom – you’re a fabulous cook!)
The same holds true for cauliflower.
Steamed Cauliflower
When I had a whole head of cauliflower to use or lose to the compost bin, I tried this cauliflower recipe from Farmgirl Fare.
Now mashed cauliflower is served as a side dish just as often as mashed potatoes, and why not? It serves up equally as creamy and I can herb it up with whatever I like.
Savory Mashed Cauliflower with Flank Steak
In this mashed cauliflower recipe, a handful of sage adds an earthy appeal that worked perfectly with our grilled flank steak.
Savory Mashed Cauliflower with Flank Steak
And why stop at cauliflower? This mashed parsnip recipe was just as good.
Mashed Parsnips with Herbs and Parmesan Cheese
As I said, all it takes is one person to show you how to look at something in a new way, and your life is forever changed. Or at least you’re willing to eat beets and cauliflower. Ingredients Instructions Notes Weight Watchers PointsPlus 3,
Calories: 124
Total Fat: 3.73g
Cholesterol: 9mg
Sodium: 190mg
Total Carbs: 13.04g
Dietary Fiber: 3.89g
Sugars: 5.38g
Protein: 11.47g
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I guess I’m ahead of the game because I love cauliflower in any shape or form. It’s just delicious. Adding in all the goodies that you have there I’ll be even more happy. Congrats on finding a good way to eat beets and cauliflower.
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I’m sure you’ve tried roasting it then. One of my favorite ways to roast cauliflower I learned from Weight Watchers. Cut into small pieces and toss with Mexican seasoning. Totally delicious and so easy!
Brilliant!! Love it – love it with sage.
Thanks Belinda! I hope you have a fantastic week.
I am a big fan of mashed cauliflower! I’ll have to add a bit of sage next time – that sounds fantastic
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I’d never tried it before and I have to say I think you could even get vegetable haters to eat mashed cauliflower.
Kristi, I love cauliflower mash (never thought I’d say that! How disappointed my childhood self would be to hear that!) and what I really love is your addition of sage. Yum!
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Ha! I know exactly what you mean Hester. Have a wonderful week.
So interesting this mashed cauliflower…and I absolutely love the idea of adding the Laughing Cow Cheese in it…yum!
Have a great week Kristi!
Juliana recently posted…Smoked Salmon in Wonton Crispy cups
I haven’t bought Laughing Cow in years, but I’m finding it makes really creamy soups and sauces. I just watch adding salt because it has a surprising amount of sodium.
I will have to try this too, Rimmy. It looks delish. The steak looks great too.
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Mashed parsnips, for sure! I prefer roasting to steaming for my beets. As for the cauliflower, we love it and eat a ton of it but again, roasted. I’ve never quite gotten my mashed cauliflower to come out right but maybe I need to keep trying.
Anita at Hungry Couple recently posted…Gingerbread Loaf with Ginger Glaze
I loved roasted beets now. They need nothing added to be delicious!
I’m a big cauliflower fan, and it’s sad when a lot of people don’t like cauliflower as much as I do. This is a fun recipe. Never thought of making mashed cauliflower before! Something I must try!
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I hadn’t either, but I do it all the time now. It’s the one way I can get the family to eat it.
Cauliflower is an underrated veggie. Mashing is a great way to use it, and I don’t do that enough (I like roasting so much, that’s my usual method of prep). And it’s weird – even though I like beets (a lot!) I rarely use them. I definitely need to up my game with them.
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I wonder if you roasted the cauliflower and then mashed it what that would be like. Sounds like a plan for my next version of mashed cauliflower!
Love this recipe! I’ll have to try it soon. I did mashed cauliflower once and it turned out kind of watery. This looks great though, and love the addition of laughing cow cheese!
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Hmmmmm – that hasn’t happened to me. I steam them first in bigger florets. I wonder if that’s the difference?
I had totally “forgotten” about mashed cauliflower. It’s so delicious! I’ll have to make it again soon.
As to beets, I used to dislike them soooo much when I was little, and now I love them, especially roasted.
I’m a roasted veggie fan for sure. I love roasting all the root vegetable in one pan in a big mix.
this all looks so delish! i don’t know why but i always have a hard time making my cauliflower puree really smooth. maybe i should take more time with it, i tend to rush it cause i want to eat it asap!
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We actually like it a little bit chunky. My food processor does a pretty good job, but I know what you mean.
I remember how surprised I was when I made mashed cauliflower for the first time, I love it! It has been too long. And parsnips are still new to me, I would love to try mashed parsnips. Your food looks totally delicious.
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The parsnips were good too. I thought next time I might try parsnips and carrots. They are such a lovely combination of flavors. Have a wonderful weekend!
I am making beets with yogurt and garlic, but I have never made them pickled. I think I must try them. Also I have only eaten cauliflower steamed or baked, never mashed. i think I must try this too!
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Beets with yogurt and garlic? I’m off to see if you have a recipe on your blog. That sounds delicious!
My husband hates cauliflower, but I’ve often slipped in equal parts mashed cauliflower/mashed potatoes and I don’t think he’s ever noticed the difference! (Or at least hasn’t told me if he has). Nice creamy flavor here from the Laughing cow and sage.
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I’ve mixed the two together myself and really like the combination. Have a terrific holiday!
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