Pesto Whipped Cauliflower & Potatoes
A tasty twist on the traditional whipped potato dish. Garnish to perfection with fresh Basil and Parmesan.
Ingredients
-
3
cups
Fresh Cauliflower Cut into bite-sized pieces
-
2
tbsp
Butter
-
1/4
cup
Half & Half
-
2
tbsp
Sour Cream
-
1/4
tsp
Salt
-
1/4
tsp
Pepper
-
2
tbsp
Pesto
-
4
tbsp
Instant Potato Mix
-
2
tbsp
Parmesan Cheese
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Optional: 2-3 Leaves
Fresh Basil, chopped,
for a more intense flavor
Instructions
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In a small pot bring water to a boil over high heat. Add cauliflower and cook until very soft about 20 minutes. Strain cauliflower in a colander and hold.
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Place the pot back on the heat and add half and half, butter, sour cream, salt, pepper, and pesto (and fresh basil leaves, if using).
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Bring mixture to a boil, add the cauliflower back to pot and remove from heat.
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With a potato masher, mash the cauliflower. Add the instant potatoes to thicken mixture to the desired consistency.
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Remove to serving bowl and garnish with freshly grated parmesan.
Nutrition Info
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Calories:
-
146
-
Protein:
-
4g
-
In a small pot bring water to a boil over high heat. Add cauliflower and cook until very soft about 20 minutes. Strain cauliflower in a colander and hold.
-
Place the pot back on the heat and add half and half, butter, sour cream, salt, pepper, and pesto (and fresh basil leaves, if using).
-
Bring mixture to a boil, add the cauliflower back to pot and remove from heat.
-
With a potato masher, mash the cauliflower. Add the instant potatoes to thicken mixture to the desired consistency.
-
Remove to serving bowl and garnish with freshly grated parmesan.
Nutrition Info
- Calories:
- 146
- Protein:
- 4g