This healthy Vegan Mashed Cauliflower is creamy and satisfying. If you are looking to cut down on carbs, this recipe is for you!
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Are you looking forward to Thanksgiving, but not that heavy feeling afterward?
This Vegan Mashed Cauliflower is a much healthier version of vegan mashed potatoes for the holidays.
This easy, simple recipe is so tasty. I can eat a whole head of mashed cauliflower in one sitting. Talk about comfort food!
For those on a keto diet, this Mashed Cauliflower recipe is for you! It is vegan and gluten-free as well.
Other cauliflower recipes to try are my Vegan Cauliflower Steaks with Cilantro Tahini Dressing, Mexican Cauliflower Rice recipe, Vegan Shepherd's Pie with Mashed Cauliflower, and Vegan Cauliflower Fried Rice.
Another mashed cauliflower recipe is my Vegan Mashed Cauliflower with Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions.
You also might like my Vegan Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe and Baked Jicama Fries recipe.
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❤️ Why You'll Love It
- It is creamy and flavorful.
- It is healthy and satisfying.
- It is vegan, gluten-free, low-carb, and keto.
🧾 Ingredients
- Cauliflower: You could use fresh or frozen cauliflower.
- Vegan butter or olive oil: I've made this recipe with both. I prefer vegan butter because it is richer.
- Salt and pepper: Enhances flavors and adds flavors.
- Vegan sour cream (optional): Adds a tangy flavor and creamy texture.
To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Steam cauliflower. Let cool.
Step 2: Add steamed cauliflower, vegan butter or olive oil, salt and pepper, and sour cream if you are using it to a food processor.
Step 3: Mix until smooth and creamy.
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
You can add vegan sour cream or vegan cream cheese to make it thicker.
This mashed cauliflower recipe will last 3-5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
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This recipe was originally published on November 22, 2014. I've added new photos and more text.
📋 Recipe
Vegan Mashed Cauliflower
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower broken into florets
- 1 tablespoons olive oil or Earth Balance vegan spread
- 1 Tablespoon vegan sour cream - I used Tofutti (optional)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Steam cauliflower until tender. Let sit until cool.
- Blend all ingredients in a food processor.
- Reheat and enjoy!
Notes
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Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Sarah B (@East9thStreet) says
I am with you! I love cauliflower raw, roasted and now mashed!
Willow Moon says
It is quite versatile, isn't it!