Seasoned Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes {Vegan + Paleo}
This comforting Seasoned Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes recipe is a great alternative to traditional potatoes. It is also perfect for the holidays and happens to be vegan and paleo, too! {Vegan + Paleo}
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized heads cauliflower
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or thyme, finely chopped (can also sub 1–2 tablespoons dried thyme, cilantro, or sage)
- Coarse black pepper for garnishing
Instructions
Potato Masher/Electric Mixer Method
- Steam cauliflower until easily pierced with a fork. Transfer to a mixing bowl and then mash with a potato masher to break the florets down. If you don’t have a potato masher, then a fork will do for this step.
- Next add the sea salt, coconut oil (or butter of choice), and almond milk. Blend with an electric mixer on a LOW to MEDIUM speed until the cauliflower resembles mashed potatoes. Fold in herbs and onions.
- Consume within about 24 hours.
This method produces thicker, chunkier cauliflower “potatoes.”
High Speed Blender Method
- Steam cauliflower until easily pierced with a fork. In a high speed blender, add the milk, sea salt, and steamed cauliflower in that order, and blend on a LOW speed. Stream in more milk if the blades clog.
- Once the desired consistency is reached, pour into a serving bowl. Stir in coconut oil or butter of choice. Then fold in herbs and onions. Top with coarse black pepper.
- Refrigerate leftovers for about two days.
This method produces creamier cauliflower “potatoes” and has a slightly longer shelf life.
Notes
This recipe is a test-as-you-go style recipe. For best results:
- Add liquids slowly. Your amount may vary, depending on the size of the cauliflower used and your desired consistency.
- Liquid amounts may vary by method. You may not need as much liquid for the mashed version as you would the high speed blender version.
- Herb amounts may vary. If using fresh herbs, you may want about a 1/4 cup. If using dried herbs, you may want 1-2 tablespoons.
- Yields will vary, depending on the size of the heads of cauliflower, the amount of liquid needed, and even the method used. The potato masher method produces a smaller yield while the high speed blender method produces more.