Faux Mashed 'Potatoes' - Cauliflower Mash

We are not going to really fool anyone, but this is a delicious dish in its own right! The yogurt gives the creamy mash the tang of a baked potato with sour cream. This is a perfect texture for bariatric eating because a little on the fork with any protein turns it into a soft moist chew.

A really nice dish for short ribs or beef stew... something simmered with gravy.

Ingredients

• 1 medium head of cauliflower, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
• Sea salt
• 1/4 cup chicken broth, I use Swanson
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, I use Fage
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 chopped green onions or chives

Instructions

• Add the cauliflower, garlic and a pinch of salt to a boiling pot of water, cover and cook until very tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Drain well then dry by turning out onto paper towels and pressing down with more paper towels - this is a key step.
• Add the hot cauliflower and garlic cloves to a food processor with the broth, olive oil, and yogurt - process until very smooth.
• Stir in a pinch of salt and pepper to taste and top with the chopped green onions or chives.