Name: Vegan Mashed Cauliflower with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower (chopped (2 cups)); 1 tablespoon olive oil (or Earth Balance); 6 tablespoons unsweetened plain almond milk; 1 onion (sliced (2 cups)); Salt and pepper; Slash balsamic vinegar; 1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms

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This Vegan Mashed Cauliflower with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms is the side dish you want on your holiday menu! It feels indulgent, yet it is healthy!

Healthy Swap

I made this Vegan Mashed Cauliflower with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms because I am all about a healthy swap. Whenever I can swap out a starchy vegetable or a processed grain, I am all over it.

I’ve been known to make wraps with nori seaweed or green lettuce. I love to make noodles out of zucchini, carrots, sweet potato, and cucumber.

Whenever a recipe calls for mashed potatoes or rice, I replace them with cauliflower.

Healthy But Indulgent

This is the perfect Thanksgiving side. It is healthy, yet you feel like you are indulging. Sweet caramelized onions and mushrooms elevate creamy mashed cauliflower to another level.

I would have to do a side-by-side taste test, but I think that I prefer the taste of mashed cauliflower over mashed potatoes even without the onions and mushrooms.

This dish isn’t as heavy as mashed potatoes, so you will still have room for dessert!

Whenever I include caramelized onions and mushrooms in a recipe, I know that it will be a hit. They are foolproof ingredients that I love in anything I add them to.

To be honest, I prefer multicultural cuisine for the holidays and in general. I’ve been known to eat Vegan Zucchini Lasagna with Tofu Ricotta and Walnut Sauce or Bean and Corn Enchiladas on Christmas.

I’ve had falafel and hummus or sushi on Thanksgiving. I’m just not that into traditional American holiday foods.

I do like a healthy swap though, and since I am a food blogger, I thought I should include some traditional recipes like this one and my Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Apples with Tahini Dressing.

As long as I put my spin on it, I am a happy camper.

My plan was to create at least two more holiday recipes before Thanksgiving, but this weekend I broke my ankle. Those of you who post on social media know that posts need to be published and shared on social media in a timely manner.

Even though I am using a wheelchair, I don’t know how much I will be able to get done. I am either in a state of being in pain, or feeling yucky from my meds, so food is not on my radar much, except to make sure that I am getting enough nutrients to heal.

I was going to create two desserts, which may have to wait until next year. It’s a good thing that I have three months worth of posts waiting to be posted so that I don’t have to create any new recipes!

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Vegan Mashed Cauliflower Recipe

Whether you are cutting back on carbs or want to add more veggies into your repertoire, this mashed cauliflower recipe is for you. Caramelized onions and portobello mushrooms add a rich touch. Perfect for a Thanksgiving side.

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