Rockin' Good Smashed Cauliflower with Garlic

I substituted this cauliflower recipe for mashed potatoes as a low-carb alternative, and my husband said it was "rockin' good." Flavors of Parmesan, garlic, and chives brought cauliflower to a new level and we didn't miss the potatoes. This goes well with a nice grilled steak or London broil.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 134 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan-Reggiano cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or more to taste
• 3 tablespoons light cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover and bring the water to a boil. Place cauliflower and garlic in steamer insert and steam until soft, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Remove garlic cloves and smash with a fork; place smashed garlic and cauliflower in a pot. Mash butter and chives into cauliflower mixture with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Stir in light cream. Sprinkle cheese over top and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Cook the cauliflower mixture over low heat to absorb the cream and melt the butter, about 12 minutes.