Ww Mashed Potatoes with Cauliflower
Elevate your mashed potato game with this WW Mashed Potatoes with Cauliflower recipe—a lighter, nutrient-packed twist on the classic comfort food. Combining velvety russet potatoes with tender cauliflower florets, this dish delivers all the creamy goodness you love with fewer carbs and more fiber. Flavored with a touch of garlic powder, light butter, and unsweetened almond milk, it’s rich and satisfying yet guilt-free. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy side dish pairs perfectly with any main course and can be customized with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor. Perfect for weight watchers and healthy eaters alike, this recipe is a delicious way to sneak in extra veggies while indulging in a comforting favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Russet potatoes
- 4 cups Cauliflower florets
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons Light butter or butter substitute
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
Peel the russet potatoes and chop them into 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Add the cubed potatoes and cauliflower florets to the pot.
Cook the potatoes and cauliflower for 15-20 minutes, or until both are fork-tender.
Drain the cooked potatoes and cauliflower and return them to the pot or transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Add the almond milk, light butter, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the pot or bowl.
Using a potato masher or immersion blender, mash the mixture until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency with more almond milk if needed.
Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. Add more salt or pepper if desired.
Transfer the mashed mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Serve warm as a healthy side dish to your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
817 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.7 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1660 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.5 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 420 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 4764 mg | 101% | |
*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.
