Light Creamy Cauliflower
Elevate your mealtime with our Light Creamy Cauliflower recipe—a velvety, flavor-packed dish that's both indulgent and wholesome. Featuring tender steamed cauliflower blended to perfection with garlic, olive oil, and vegetable broth, this recipe achieves a rich, creamy texture without feeling heavy. A touch of heavy cream and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese add a luscious, cheesy depth, while fresh parsley provides a pop of brightness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile dish can shine as an elegant side or a satisfying main course. Perfect for those seeking comforting, low-carb, or gluten-free recipe options, this Light Creamy Cauliflower will delight your taste buds and wow your dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Remove the leaves and core from the cauliflower. Cut the cauliflower into small florets and rinse under cold water.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned.
Add the cauliflower florets to the pot and stir to coat them in the garlic and olive oil mixture.
Pour the vegetable broth into the pot. Cover with a lid and let the cauliflower steam for about 10 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
Once the cauliflower is tender, remove the pot from heat. Using an immersion blender, blend the cauliflower directly in the pot until smooth and creamy. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the mixture to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.
Return the pot to low heat. Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is warmed through and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Transfer the creamy cauliflower to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy it as a light, comforting main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
998 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.0 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.6 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 140 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 3044 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g | ||
| Protein | 25.3 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 453 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 2504 mg | 53% | |
*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.
