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Cauliflower and Potato Mash (50/50)

This healthy 50/50 cauliflower and potato mash with garlic is an amazing side dish for any meal; it's creamy, comforting, and delicious!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Romanian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 181kcal
Author: Adina

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs cauliflower 700 g
  • 1.5 lbs potatoes 700 g
  • vegetable broth enough to cover the vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup whole milk or heavy cream, a bit more, if required
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream or cream cheese, Note 2
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • some nutmeg
  • fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • Cook: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add some salt, the chopped cauliflower, and potatoes, and cook them until soft, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and mash well.
    1.5 lbs cauliflower/ 700 g + 1.5 lbs potatoes/ 700 g
  • Mash: Drain well, return to the pot, and let sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the excess moisture to evaporate. Mash well with the potato masher.
  • Combine: Add butter, warm milk, sour cream, grated garlic cloves, freshly grated nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste. You can adjust the milk quantity to your liking. Start with 2 or 3 tablespoons and add more for a thinner consistency. Serve hot.
    2 tablespoons butter + ¼ cup whole milk + 3 tablespoons sour cream + 2 garlic cloves + some nutmeg + fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Notes

  1. Mixer: You can also mash the cauliflower and potatoes with an electric mixer. However, don't overdo it or the potatoes will turn gluey.
  2. Dairy: You can use creme fraiche or cream cheese instead of sour cream. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of the dish | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 373mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g