Low-Carb Mashed Cauliflower with Bacon + Parsley

When I first thought about having to go on a super-low carbohydrate diet, my first thought was not wondering how I was going to give up bread or desserts, my fear was over potatoes. I am already used to being on limited food thanks to celiac disease, but potatoes was always a safe food for me. I enjoy eating them in a variety of ways, but mashed potatoes was always my favourite. I knew there had to be a substitute that would both have the same taste and similar texture, yet would not kill the carb count and friends, I found it in cauliflower. It tastes surprisingly similar and when you mash it up well, it has a very similar texture to potatoes. Raru, who hates mashed potatoes, loves to eat this recipe which is a huge added bonus!

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Low-Carb Mashed Cauliflower with Bacon + Parsley

 

Author: Devan McGuinness – accustomedchaos.com

Nutrition Information

• Serving size: ½ cup

• Carbohydrates: 3 g

Recipe type: side dish

Cuisine: gluten free; dairy free; low-carb

Prep time:  10 mins

Cook time:  20 mins

Total time:  30 mins

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Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower; chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegan margarine
• ¼ cup bacon bits
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook until tender but still firm, about 15-20 minutes; drain.
2. Using a potato masher or electric beater, slowly add margarine, bacon and parsley until smooth and creamy.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Enjoy!