Is Mashed Cauliflower Better Than Mashed Potatoes?

One of the best things about the holiday season is the abundance of really delicious food! I tend to belong to the camp of everything in moderation, but also know that its all too easy to gain a few extra pounds between Christmas and New Years. And though I loved mashed potatoes, this mashed cauliflower recipe makes it easy to eat healthy and get an extra serving of veggies in. I had a girlfriend visit from out of town a couple weekends ago and she made us this absolutely delicious side dish to go alongside some ribs that had been cooking in the Crock Pot all day long. I was a little skeptical at first, Ill admit, but she completely won me over with this garlicky spinach mashed cauliflower. I think I might even like it more than mashed potatoes now! Mashed cauliflower is easy to make and goes with practically any protein. I think this would be great alongside a Christmas ham or steak on the grill. The spinach gives it a fun bright green color that the kids will appreciate!

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Jenna Weber is half of the Fresh Tastes blog team. She graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in 2008 and, since then, has worked as a pastry chef, bread baker and freelance food editor. Currently, Jenna blogs full-time on EatLiveRun.com where her delicious daily recipes and quirky culinary musings appeal to thousands. She lives in Northern California and, when not in the kitchen, can usually be found on her yoga mat.