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They did the Mash

March 22, 2008 by Chocolate-Covered Katie

So many people have been asking me for my mashed cauliflower recipe, and I realized– Oops, I never posted it! Time to remedy this.

Monster-Mashed Cauliflower (version 1)

1 head cauliflower (or one bag frozen cauliflower)
1/2 veggie boullion cube
up to 1 tsp salt, and pepper to taste (I don’t use much pepper)
1 tbsp dijon mustard
Dash of chopped parsley
1 clove of minced garlic (I use one tsp of the jarred garlic)

Cook the cauliflower until it is fork-tender. Drain well. Place everything in the food processor or blender (crush boullion cube first), and blend on high until it’s the consistency of mashed potatoes. If you want a creamier consistency, add a little water as needed.

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Shown with steamed broccoli, Tex Mex chili, bulgur, and this Worcestershire sauce (which I later mixed into the bulgur)

This looks really, really pretty when made with purple cauliflower (here’s a picture– just scroll down a little).

Monster-Mashed Cauliflower (version 2: a.k.a. the version for lazy-butts )

Boiled or steamed cauliflower (about 250 grams when raw)

1 to 2 teaspoon melted vegan butter (such as Smart Balance Light)

Salt to taste (I use about ¼ tsp)

Mash all the ingredients together with a blender (for a more “whipped” result) or a hand blender or fork.

The mashed cauliflower also makes a terrific sauce—for veggies, for pasta, even for salad greens (yup, I’ve tried it). For a thinner sauce, you can add a bit of water or non-dairy milk to the mixture.

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on March 22, 2008 at 1:41 am Romina

Mmm. This sounds so good!! I’m so happy you posted it, when I last made mashed cauliflower I noticed you didn’t have a recipe for it. The bouillon and dijon will add so much flavor! Thank you!
on March 22, 2008 at 3:04 am aTxVegn

Have you asked Henry where your camera cord is? He looked a little mishchievous in the last picture you took of him.

I love mashed cauliflower and I can’t wait to make it with the purple variety – beautiful!
on March 22, 2008 at 3:26 am jenna

Perhaps misplacing your camera cord is in the air!!!!! So funny I went through the same thing a couple days ago. Its so disheartening not having it around. I became so stir-crazy without it I went out and bought a new one. Hope you find yours soon!!!
on March 22, 2008 at 4:02 am asmexyhousewife

Oh! Dijon mustard with cauliflower? That sounds like something I can enjoy.

I hope you find your cord soon!
on March 22, 2008 at 9:20 am russ

You could always give us an artistic impression of your food using Paint!
Purple is the best flavour, mmmm purple!
on March 22, 2008 at 10:43 am bean_mix

mMmmmm haven’t had a good mashed anything in a while. Your post provided good inspiration!
Hope you find the camera cord soon
Happy easter!!
xoxox
on March 22, 2008 at 11:20 am Bonnie

Oh, purple cauliflower… one day I will try it. Thanks for the recipe! I’ve had mashed cauliflower before, but didn’t like it very much. These ingredients look tasty together, though, so I’ll have to give it a try

Good luck finding your camera cord! I lose things like that all the time – very annoying. They always turn up after a while though. Looking forward to your pictures
on March 22, 2008 at 11:22 am Melody Polakow

The purple cauliflower pic is lovely… I really think cauliflower is one of the most underrated veggies… it is so versatile.

I hope you find your cord soon!
on March 22, 2008 at 12:44 pm Liz²

ooh, I never thought to use a food processor for cauliflower-mash (I always used a fork, silly me!).

I hope you find your cord soon!
on March 22, 2008 at 2:31 pm Billy

I hate it when I lost my camera cord!

Thanks for the compliment on my wedding invitations.
on March 22, 2008 at 2:50 pm Jennifer

I love this recipe, Brett loves this recipe! Thank you so much (and thank you again Lizzy for sending me the recipe). Your mashed cauliflower is delish!

I hope you find your cord.
on March 22, 2008 at 2:55 pm Alisa

Oh yum! I love cauliflower. I wish my husband did too. Maybe this recipe will work : )
on March 22, 2008 at 4:04 pm Simple and Divine

THE PURPLE OF THAT CAULIFLOWER! It’s So stunning! Isn’t mother nature just incredible sometimes! I saw PURPLE ASPARAGUS yesterday at WF and I almost fell over they were SO pretty I added you to my blogroll and am So happy you are enjoying my little baby blog

Have a wonderful saturday!
on March 22, 2008 at 4:51 pm Sam

I’m always losing things, which is why I’m amazed my little memory card for my camera hasn’t been lost before! Hope you find it soon, you always have such good looking foods!
on March 22, 2008 at 6:15 pm Cookiemouse

Hope you find your camera cord and also have a lovely Easter.
on March 22, 2008 at 7:13 pm Bianca

You know, I’ve been having camera issues too! My battery compartment broke, and I took my camera to my parents house so my dad could fix it. He said it’d take a while, so loaned me his to take back home (I live an hour away). And all last night, I tried and tried to download pix but it wouldn’t work from his. I finally found a way…but I was about to post a “my camera is having issues” post instead! Good luck finding the cord!
on March 22, 2008 at 11:41 pm stonielove

mmm that sounds yummy! i recently realized that cauliflower is such a nice vegetable. it’s not too cheap, though!
on March 23, 2008 at 2:18 am Astra Libris

Oooh, this sounds delicious… I love love love cauliflower… Mmmm…
on March 23, 2008 at 4:31 am almulou

¡Gracias por la receta!!!

Nunca había visto coliflor morada.

Gracias de nuevo.
on March 23, 2008 at 2:50 pm jenna

yay!!!! I got Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World in my Easter basket!!! Now I can be a cupcake queen like you! Happy Easter!
on April 30, 2009 at 3:50 pm Care for a Kumquat, Katie? « Chocolate-Covered Katie

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on May 1, 2009 at 2:53 am Heather Eats Almond Butter

Katie,
Both versions sound so good. Love the purple.
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on December 14, 2009 at 3:00 pm lora

i think this is the extreme closeup! cauilflour

lolo
on December 14, 2009 at 3:11 pm April

Extreme closeup photo!!!!
on December 14, 2009 at 5:09 pm Jenny

I have a hunch that this is the extreme close up photo.. crossing my fingers that my awful vision is not impairing my judgement!

Love ya pookie bear! xo
on December 14, 2009 at 5:52 pm elizabeth

i’m guessing that this is the super closeup photo on the scale giveaway!!!
love your scavenger hunts!
on December 14, 2009 at 6:11 pm Tiffany

I think this is the extreme closeup…… or at least I hope it is! haha
on December 14, 2009 at 6:27 pm Yvonne

closeup pic!
on December 14, 2009 at 7:16 pm Mona

I really want the scale lol! I am going to make another guess that this is the pic.
on December 14, 2009 at 8:26 pm Jess

I think mashed cauliflower is the extreme close-up!
on December 14, 2009 at 8:35 pm Haylee

I think mashed cauliflower is the extreme close up!!! I want the scale
on December 14, 2009 at 8:40 pm Mandie

this looks like the extreme close-up to me

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