Low-Carb Faux Mashed Potatoes

If you are like me, then likely you’ve chosen to refocus your health for the new year- our health and well-being should be a top priority and the start of the new year can often bring that into clearer focus.  To help keep us on the path to better health, we’ll be presenting oodles of recipes that can be incorporated easily to help with healthier eating, one plate at a time!

Enjoy this low-carb version of faux mashed potatoes that is very close to the “real” thing… go on, give it a try, I think you’ll be surprised how much you enjoy this tasty side dish!

Low-Carb Faux Mashed Potatoes 

1 head cauliflower
1 Tbsp cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/8 tsp chicken base or bouillon (or 1/2 tsp salt)
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
chives and butter for garnish (optional)

Clean and wash cauliflower, then cut into even size small pieces.
Bring a big pot of water to a boil, drop cauliflower pieces in and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes or until very tender.
Drain well, then dump onto a surface covered in paper towels to remove any leftover moisture; do not let cool off.
Put warm cauliflower in food processor and add the remaining ingredients (except garnish) and pulse process until blended well and has the consistency of mashed potatoes.  Don’t over blend; leave some lumps, or the “potatoes” will start to get runny.
Serve with a sprinkle of chives and pats of butter.