This Crockpot Mashed Cauliflower is a game-changer! I love serving it as a side dish for weeknight dinners or special occasions. It’s so creamy and flavorful, you won’t even miss the potatoes. Plus, it’s a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet. My family can’t get enough of it, and I love how simple it is to prepare. It’s the perfect side dish for any meal!
Number of Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours and 10 minutes
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients:
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped chives, for garnish
Equipment/Utensils Required:
- Crockpot or slow cooker
- Steamer basket or microwave-safe bowl
- Potato masher or immersion blender
- Mixing spoon
- Serving bowl
Preparation Steps:
- Place the cauliflower florets and minced garlic in a steamer basket or microwave-safe bowl. Steam the cauliflower until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Transfer the steamed cauliflower and garlic to the crockpot. Add the vegetable broth, vegan butter, and nutritional yeast. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, or until the cauliflower is very tender.
- Use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash the cauliflower until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 80
- Total Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Vitamin C: 7%
- Vitamin K: 15%
- Folate: 10%
- Potassium: 15%
- Manganese: 10%
Crockpot Mashed Cauliflower
This Crockpot Mashed Cauliflower is a game-changer! I love serving it as a side dish for weeknight dinners or special occasions. It's so creamy and flavorful, you won't even miss the potatoes. Plus, it's a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet. My family can't get enough of it, and I love how simple it is to prepare. It's the perfect side dish for any meal!
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- Place the cauliflower florets and minced garlic in a steamer basket or microwave-safe bowl. Steam the cauliflower until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Transfer the steamed cauliflower and garlic to the crockpot. Add the vegetable broth, vegan butter, and nutritional yeast. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, or until the cauliflower is very tender.
- Use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash the cauliflower until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives.
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 80
- Total Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Vitamin C: 7%
- Vitamin K: 15%
- Folate: 10%
- Potassium: 15%
- Manganese: 10%
