Cauliflower Mash

Low-carb original
This one's really easy and makes a wonderful low-carb alternative to mashed potato. Although it can simply be pureed with some cream and butter, it tastes best of all when cream cheese and some parmesan are added.

Mid-carb version
Lots of people start by mixing 50% of this mixture with mashed potatoes and effectively cutting the carbs in two. This allows you to add a green vegetable to balance the nutrients and add plate appeal.

Method

1/ Prepare the cauliflower by washing, cutting out part of the central core and then cutting into florets
2/ Steam or boil the cauliflower florets for 20-30 minutes till they are quite soft
3/ Puree the cauliflower with the cream cheese, parmesan, seasoning, butter and cream, adjusting cream quantities if you want the mixture to be less dense.
4/ Place in a bowl topped with a little grated parmesan and place under the grill for 3-4 minutes till golden flecks appear on the surface.
... Cook what you need and freeze the rest in portions or leave aside in the fridge wghere it will keep well for 3-4 days.

Ingredients
 - 1 large cauliflower (steamed or boiled florets)
 - 150 gm cream cheese
 - 50 gm grated parmesan cheese (optional but tasty!)

 - 50 gm butter
 - 50 gm cream
 - Salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste