Low Carb Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Transform your favorite comfort food into a guilt-free indulgence with this Low Carb Mashed Potatoes and Gravy recipe, featuring creamy cauliflower mash paired with a rich, flavorful gravy. Perfect for keto or low-carb diets, this dish uses cauliflower as a nutritious substitute for traditional potatoes, blended with butter, heavy cream, and savory seasonings for a smooth and silky texture. The gravy is thickened naturally using xanthan gum and infused with chicken or vegetable broth, offering a satisfying depth of flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, this healthy alternative is ideal for holiday spreads or everyday dinners. Garnish with fresh thyme for an elegant finishing touch and serve up a wholesome side dish that’s both comforting and carb-conscious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 Cauliflower (medium head)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.25 teaspoon Xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Remove the leaves and core of the cauliflower and chop it into small florets.
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add a pinch of salt.
Add the cauliflower florets to the boiling water and cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until tender.
Drain the cauliflower and transfer it to a food processor.
Add butter, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the cauliflower in the food processor.
Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chicken or vegetable broth and bring it to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, then gradually whisk in the xanthan gum to thicken the gravy. Continue to whisk until the gravy reaches your desired thickness.
Season the gravy with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the mashed cauliflower hot, topped with the prepared gravy.
Garnish with fresh thyme if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.2 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.6 g | 113% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 92 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 2239 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1233 mg | 26% | |
*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.
