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    Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

    Last Updated February 26, 2021. Originally Published November 19, 2017 By Susan Leave a Comment

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     Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes (with sour cream and chives)-The addition of one special ingredient is the key to giving this low carb side dish the same creamy consistency as classic mashed potatoes. Only 92 calories a serving ! {Keto, Low Carb}

    Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Cauliflower + Celeriac (Low Carb, Keto)

    Game changer! The starchy texture of this one ingredient elevates these Sour Cream + Chive Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes to a whole new level . I swear you won’t know these super fluffy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes don’t even contain potatoes! That’s right…nada…zip. 

    I’m talking about Celeriac aka Celery Root. And it’s available in most grocery stores. It's quite possibly the strangest looking vegetable in the produce department but it’s one of the tastiest secrets to making  low -carb “faux” mashed potatoes.

    Celery Root (aka Celeriac)

    Celeriac has a subtle celery like flavor with nutty overtones and  is rich in nutrients like Vitamins C, B6, K and fiber ( which help with maintaining a healthy digestive system, strengthening the immune system and reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases).

    How to Cut Celery Root (aka Celeriac)

    To prep the celeriac for these Sour Cream + Chive Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes start by cleaning the celeriac/celery root with a soft vegetable brush. Then place the vegetable on a cutting board and remove the base and top of the celeriac so you have a flat surface to work with.  Carefully cutting down the sides to remove the skin. You can also use a potato peeler if you prefer to remove the skin. Cut the celeriac into ½  inch pieces.

    Keto Sour Cream + Chive Mashed Cauliflower "Potatoes"

    Making Sour Cream + Chive Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes is  super simple. Steam the celeriac cubes and cauliflower florets. Puree in a food processor or with an immersion blender add the sour cream a bit of butter, salt and pepper and top with chives.  I like to reserve a little of the butter called for in this recipe and melt it just prior to serving (in the microwave) and pour on the "potatoes" just before serving.

    An easy healthy side for your Thanksgiving/Holiday meals or any time of they year. You can prepare up to a day ahead of time and store in the refrigerator. Heat just prior to serving and garnish with fresh chives.

    Low Carb Mashed Cauliflower "Potatoes" ( w/ Sour Cream + Chives)

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    Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Cauliflower + Celeriac
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    Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Cauliflower + Celeriac

    Sour Cream + Chive Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes-I swear you won’t know these super fluffy Sour Cream + Chive Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes don’t even contain potatoes! That’s right…nada…zip. The addition of one special ingredient is key in giving this dish the same creamy consistency as classic mashed potatoes but this version is low carb and has only 92 calories a serving !
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 92kcal
    Author: Susan | SimpleHealthyKitchen.com

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium head cauliflower cut into florets
    • 1 medium celery root also called celeriac, peeled and cut int 1/2 inch cubes
    • 2 Tbsp. butter
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives.

    Instructions

    • Place a steamer basket in a large pot, fill with water to just below the bottom of steamer basket. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and celery root pieces. Steam until vegetables are tender and easily pierced with a fork (about 12-15 minutes). Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of cooking water .*
    • Place cauliflower and celery root back in pot. Add butter and sour cream. Use and immersion blender to combine ingredients. Add necessary amount of reserved cooking liquid to bring to desired consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste. ** Place in serving bowl and top with fresh chives.

    Notes

    * Cauliflower and Celery Root can also be cooked in a large pot of boiling water (not steamed). I think steamed veggies yields a slightly fluffier "mashed potatoes" consistency, but either will work.
    ** Alternatively, you can place cooked cauliflower and celery root (and butter and sour cream) in a food processor instead of using an immersion blender. You could also use a regular hand mixer in place of the immersion blender.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.4g | Protein: 2.8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3.7g | Cholesterol: 14.6mg | Sodium: 92.9mg | Fiber: 3.1g | Sugar: 2.2g
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