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Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: vegetarian

Description

A creamy and delicious mashed potato and cauliflower dish, perfect as a side.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds potatoes, chopped into large, even chunks
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon salt, plus more to taste if needed
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup full fat unsweetened Greek yogurt or plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley or other herbs of your choice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the potato chunks and cauliflower florets in a large pot. Cover with water and stir in 1 tablespoon of salt.
  2. Bring the pot to a boil over a high heat, then cover and reduce the temperature to maintain a rapid simmer. Let simmer about 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  3. Remove from the heat and pour the potatoes and cauliflower into a large colander to drain the water, then return to the pot.
  4. Add butter or oil to the pot. Use a potato masher to start mixing and mashing everything together to melt the butter (or warm the oil).
  5. Add the stock, yogurt, and chopped parsley to the pot as you mash. Continue mashing until you reach your preferred mashed potato consistency. If your potatoes/cauliflower haven’t broken down enough for your liking, add another 2-3 tablespoons stock or yogurt as you mash.
  6. Stir in additional fresh herbs if desired until just mixed in. Taste and season with salt as you see fit. Drizzle a little bit of olive oil or melted butter over the top and serve warm.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use butter instead of olive oil.
  • Feel free to experiment with different herbs.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: boil, mash
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg