High Protein Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
Elevate your side dish game with this High Protein Creamy Mashed Cauliflower recipe, a guilt-free alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. Featuring a velvety blend of steamed cauliflower, protein-packed cottage cheese, and tangy Greek yogurt, this dish is as nutritious as it is satisfying. Enhanced with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder for a savory depth of flavor, each bite is irresistibly smooth and creamy. Topped with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh chives, it's the perfect low-carb, high-protein addition to any meal. Ready in just 35 minutes and packed with fresh flavors, this wholesome recipe caters to health-conscious foodies while delivering indulgent comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Rinse the cauliflower and remove the leaves and stem. Cut it into florets.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the cauliflower florets to the pot and cook for 10-12 minutes until tender.
Drain the cauliflower thoroughly and set it aside to cool slightly.
In a blender or food processor, add the cooked cauliflower, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Transfer the mashed cauliflower to a serving dish.
Drizzle the olive oil on top and garnish with fresh chives.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
720 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 3090 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.7 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.4 g | ||
| Protein | 48.3 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 620 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 2785 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
