Mock Mashed Potatoes! SAY WHAT?!

YEP you read that right, Mock Mashed potatoes! This is a clean eating version of all that creamy goodness we love. You know, that comfort food mama makes with every meal. well, take out the potatoes, unnecessary added american cheese, and milk. Yeah I know what you're thinking, UGH what is left butter pepper and salt (maybe a few other add-ins)?

Yep that's all that's left. So, add some cauliflower and have a ball. I'm telling you it tastes just like mashed potatoes and really doesn't have that cauliflower smell that everyone has a complaint about.

Don't worry I am not going to ignore your butter objections here either. However, butter gets a real bad rap and is perfectly fine for you in moderation. Ill be real about this, butter does indeed contain saturated fat. (Not as much as we actually think and at least 30% of the fat in butter is monounsaturated, the same “heart-healthy” fat found in olive oil.).

Some saturated fat is not only necessary in our diet (our bodies make the stuff believe it or not) I recommend against removing healthy traditional foods like butter, eggs and avocados from our diet just because they contain some saturated fat. We all know about the good HDL cholesterol and the bad LDL cholesterol. There are subtypes to both actually, and butter actually raises both HDL and the harmless LDLa much more than it raises the not-so-harmless LDLb. SO, if it raises your cholesterol at all, it will wind up raising the good fractions way more than the bad fractions. There’s really no need to avoid butter based solely on its saturated fat content.

Now I'm not saying to go crazy with the stuff. But adding a little into your food isn't going to tank your clean eating life style.

Now, for the good stuff!

Ingredients:

5-7 Large cauliflower florets
2 Tsp Butter
2 Tbs Parmesan cheese
1 Small clove fresh pressed garlic
Dash of Pink Himalayan Salt
Black pepper to taste

Boil the cauliflower until a fork can be inserted but it's still firm.  Drain in a colander, and put the sprouts into a food processor (I used my nutri-bullet and it worked just fine) Add the butter, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper and blend until your desired consistency.

Feel free to add Greek yogurt for a sour cream baked potato taste, chives, parsley, or whatever else your little heart desires. Food should be fun, flavorful and enjoyable!