On Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:22:36 -0600, "DenverGurl"
> wrote:

>Is this a product you buy or do you have a recipe. I had to give up mashed
>potatoes and sure do miss them!
>
Try this version: it has worked well for me.

-= Exported from BigOven =-

FauxTatoes - Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

Low fat and carbs but lots of flavor. Try this instead of mashed
potatoes.

Recipe By: Pete Romfh
Serving Size: 4
Cuisine: American
Main Ingredient: Cauliflower
Categories: Diabetic, Vegetarian, Low Fat, Simple - Easy, Vegetables,
Side Dish

-= Ingredients =-
1 Head cauliflower ; cut into florets
2 tablespoons garlic ; roasted
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1/4 cup Milk 1% ; as required
1/4 cup Potato flakes ; -optional
1 tablespoon Margarine ; - corn oil

-= Instructions =-
Roast garlic in 350 ovens for about 40 minutes, covered with foil.

Bring large pot of water to boiling. Add 1 tablespoon. salt. Boil
cauliflower for about 7-10 minutes or until completely cooked through
but not mushy. Drain well.

In food processor or blender, add drained cauliflower and remaining
ingredients. Puree.
The potato flakes give it just enough of that "potato" flavor to make
it nice without adding too many carbs or calories.

Makes 4 (3/4 cup) servings, each contains an estimated:
Cals: 78, FatCals: 32, TotFat: 4g
SatFat: 1g, PolyFat: 0g, MonoFat: 3g
Chol: 2mg, Na: 342mg, K: 381mg
TotCarbs: 10g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 3g
NetCarbs: 7g, Protein: 3g

Adapted from recipe by Chef Marcie McCutchen
Fiesta Culinary School, Aug, 2004



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Pete Romfh, telecom geek and amateur gourmet.
Houston, TX, USA