Description
Delicious and creamy mashed cauliflower, perfect as a low-carb side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large or 2 small cauliflower crowns
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Place a steamer basket at the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Add one cup of water.
- Remove the core from the cauliflower and chop it into florets.
- Close the lid and set the valve to the Sealing position.
- Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes.
- Do a quick release to release the pressure after the Instant Pot beeps.
- Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor or a large bowl, and use a potato masher to mash it.
- Season with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Feel free to include any desired toppings or add-ins mentioned in the post.
- Serve immediately with an extra drizzle of olive oil and freshly cracked pepper.
- You can easily reheat the mashed cauliflower in the microwave.
Notes
- This recipe is flexible; you can add toppings like cheese or herbs.
- Make sure to mash thoroughly for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg