Mashed Cauliflower

I've never been a big fan of cauliflower until now. I've been meaning to make this recipe for some time, and wow, these taste a lot like mashed potatoes! But with fewer carbs and saturated fat. Top with chopped herbs if you like. 

Cauliflower is an excellent source of folate and vitamin C. Just three raw florets provide 67 percent of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin C. That's more than some citrus fruits. The same amount offers 9 percent of the DV for folate. A strong immune system is essential for staving off everything from the common cold to heart disease. So eat up!

Ingredients:

-1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into small florets (about 6 to 7 cups)
-1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
-Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook until very tender, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid and then drain well and transfer cauliflower to a food processor. Add oil and reserved water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and puree until smooth. (Or, mash cauliflower with a potato masher). Season with salt and pepper and serve. Serves 4

Nutrition:

Per serving: 110 calories (80 from fat), 9g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 8g total carbohydrate (3g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 3g protein