The following idea was given to me while I was watching NBC's "The Biggest Loser" this past week.
(Side bar: this show is fantastic motivation for anyone who is thinking about beginning or has already begun building a healthier diet & lifestyle!)
One of the winner's of a previous season gave a tip for enjoying American Thanksgiving. Make mashed cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes. I am a HUGE potato-lover, and mashed potatoes are something I have dearly missed this past month. So I thought I would give it a try.
Start with a medium-cauliflower, and break it up into florets.
Steam or microwave cauliflower until it is soft.
Mix the cauliflower with whatever you normally make mashed potatoes with (butter, milk, cream, etc.)
**Optional: add garlic powder, cheese, salt & pepper to taste if you like
Blend with a handheld or regular blender to the texture you prefer.
Since I cannot have butter, milk or cream, I had to mix the cauliflower with water. I added some garlic powder to taste and blended with a handheld blender. They weren't half bad...but they were no potato. My boyfriend really liked them, saying "My brain thinks potato, but my mouth says cauliflower". He said it was a nice option to add into our dinner repertoire.
Personally, I wasn't overly impressed. But I think that if I could have mixed them with milk or butter they would have been great. I also think I could have mixed them a bit longer for a better texture. This recipe is definitely a work in progress, and I will update if I make positive improvements!
There are some other healthy recipes on "The Biggest Loser" website. Check it out here:
http://www.nbc.com/the-biggest-loser/
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