Keto Mashed Cauliflower – Low Carb Africa

This rich, creamy keto mashed cauliflower is delicious and a great alternative to regular mashed potatoes. Made with roasted cauliflower and sour cream, it has just 6g net carbs.

If you’re on the keto diet and want a low-carb alternative to traditional mashed potatoes, you’ve come to the right place. and the taste is very close to the real thing!

❤️ WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT

This recipe is made by first roasting the cauliflower before blending. This greatly improves the texture and also reduces the cauliflower’s strong taste. Roasting also preserves the cauliflower’s natural flavor and brings out its nutty flavor.

The final texture is similar to that of mashed potatoes and will remain firm for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.

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🧾Ingredients used

This easy mashed cauliflower recipe only requires a few simple ingredients.

• cauliflower: Frozen cauliflower can be too soft when thawed, so it’s better to use fresh cauliflower than frozen. I used a whole bunch of cauliflower, but you can also use finely chopped florets.
• Unsalted butter: I prefer to use unsalted because I can control the saltiness level of the dish.
• sour cream: I like to use sour cream. Because it gives enough moisture without thinning the cauliflower mash. It also adds a tangy flavor that improves the overall texture of the dish. The result is a rich, buttery texture that just melts in your mouth!
• spices: salt, black pepperWhen cayenne pepper.
• Olive oil / olive oil spray: Improves the texture of cauliflower mashed potatoes.

🔪 how to make a recipe

Here’s how to make this keto mashed potato recipe.

• Start by preheating your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Wash and dry the cauliflower. Cut cauliflower into medium sized florets and spread out on a baking sheet lined with foil paper. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt and cayenne pepper.
• If you have an olive oil spray, it’s easier to use this. If not, a drizzle of olive oil will suffice. Also, you don’t need to add a lot of salt and pepper here. You just need a little bit to bring out the flavor during roasting.
• Mix everything together until the cauliflower is well coated. Place the cauliflower florets on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 20 minutes or until the cauliflower is slightly crispy.
• In the next step regular blender, food processorAlso hand immersion blenderI prefer to use a regular high-power blender because I want the cauliflower to be perfectly pureed and leave no lumps.
• Place the cauliflower in a blender and add half the butter, olive oil and sour cream.
• I only put half the sour cream in first because I want to have full control over how I want the texture to be. There is also
• Blend until completely pureed and check when desired consistency is reached. Add sour cream if desired and mix again. Place the cauliflower puree in a bowl, add salt and pepper and mix.
• You can garnish with parsley, chives, parmesan cheese, or other butters. Cauliflower mash with sour cream is ready!

🥫 Storing and Reheating

This creamy mashed cauliflower will keep fresh for 3-4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave or oven with a little water.

💭 Tips and variations

• The added cayenne pepper is just a dash and gives this kheto cauliflower mash recipe a very mild heat. You can substitute it with smoked paprika or black pepper or omit it altogether.
• If the butter is room temperature, you don’t have to melt it, but if it’s hard, it’s a good idea to melt it a little.
• Add a little heavy cream or coconut cream to make the recipe even creamier.
• Always start with half the sour cream and add little by little until you reach your desired consistency.
• Add your favorite spices such as garlic powder, onion powder, or your favorite herbs.

🍽️ What can I eat this recipe with?

This recipe makes a great side dish for a weekday dinner or Thanksgiving dinner. Drizzled with keto gravy, you can eat this low-carb cauliflower mash with steak or roast chicken.

Enjoy this easy low-carb side dish with these:

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Ninja Foodi Pork Chop

keto meat pie

Ninja Foodi whole chicken

keto chicken bacon lunch casserole

keto buffalo chicken meatballs

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keto mash cauliflower

This rich, creamy keto mashed cauliflower is delicious and a great alternative to regular mashed potatoes. Made with roasted cauliflower and sour cream, it has just 6g net carbs.

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course: Snacks, side dishes, appetizers

cooking: American

Preparation time: Five minute

Cooking time: twenty five minute

total time: 30 minute

Serving: Four

calorie: 264kcal

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instructions

• Preheat oven to 450F.

• Wash and dry the cauliflower.

• Cut into medium-sized florets and spread out on a baking sheet.

• Spray with olive oil and add a pinch of salt and cayenne pepper.

• Mix together until cauliflower is well coated.

• Roast in oven for 20 minutes or until cauliflower is slightly cauliflower.

• Pour into high power blender.

• Add half the butter and sour cream and blend at high speed until pureed.

• Check the consistency to your liking, and if not, add sour cream.

• Transfer to a bowl, add salt and black pepper and mix well.

• Serve with fresh parsley, chives, or butter.

Note

This recipe serves 4 and has 6 net carbs per serving.

• The added cayenne pepper is so little that it gives the dish a very mild heat.
• If the butter is at room temperature, it will crumble when put in a blender, so you don’t need to melt it, but if it’s hard, it’s a good idea to melt it a little.
• Always start with half the sour cream and add little by little until you reach your desired consistency.

nutrition

calorie: 264kcal | | carbohydrate: 8g | | protein: Fourg | | thick: twenty fiveg | | saturated fat: 12g | | cholesterol: 52mg | | sodium: 455mg | | potassium: 510mg | | fiber: 2g | | sugar: Fourg | | Vitamin A: 625IU | | Vitamin C: 69.8mg | | calcium: 97mg | | iron: 0.7mg

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