Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients: 

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 tablespoon Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Butter Olive Oil from Olive Oil Etcetera 
• 1 clove garlic, smashed
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon reduced-fat cream cheese
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions: 

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, about 10 minutes.

• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until softened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat

• Transfer half the cauliflower to a food processor; cover and blend on high. Add remaining cauliflower florets, one at a time, until vegetables are creamy. Blend in garlic, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, salt, and black pepper.

  Nutrition:

  Per Serving:

  98 calories; protein 5.2g; carbohydrates 8.4g; fat 5.7g; cholesterol 6.6mg; sodium 371.6mg. 

  ** recipe from allrecipes.com