Vegan Mashed Cauliflower
This delicious roasted cauliflower puree is completely dairy-free and vegan, but still richly flavoured. It's the perfect alternative to mashed potatoes and excellent as a side dish for a hearty meal. If you don't have or don't want to use a food processor, see the notes below on how to make this recipe without one.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower cut into small florets
- 2 tsp white miso paste
- 4-5 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 60 ml (¼ cup) vegetable stock plus more
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Arrange the cauliflower florets on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper and roast until very tender and lightly charred, about 15-20 minutes.
- Add the cooked cauliflower to the bowl of a food processor (see notes) along with the miso paste. Pulse several times, scraping down the sides periodically, until the cauliflower is smooth and completely pureed.
- Meanwhile, add the garlic and 1 tbsp of olive oil to a medium saucepan. Set over medium heat and cook until the garlic is sizzling and lightly golden, 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cauliflower puree along with the vegetable stock and whisk until thoroughly combined, hot all the way through and very creamy. Add a splash more vegetable stock here and there to reach the desired consistency, if needed. Taste to adjust for seasoning, add more salt or pepper if needed. Serve.
Notes
If you don't have a food processor, use a sharp chef's knife to finely chop the roasted cauliflower until you have a chunky mash.
Transfer this, along with the miso paste, to a mixing bowl and use a potato masher to puree it further. It will be slightly more chunky than the mash made in a food processor, but not too noticeably so.
Proceed with the recipe as written to finish.
Nutrition
Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 448mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
Disclaimer: Nutritional information is automatically generated and provided as guidance only. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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