Smashed Cauliflower Side Dish

By ngaldi

Wonderfully creative substitute for potatoes or rice.

Ingredients

• 2 (16 ounce) packages frozen cauliflower
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Place cauliflower in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and return cauliflower to pot.
Stir butter, black pepper, salt, and garlic into cooked cauliflower.
Mash cauliflower mixture with a potato masher or whisk until a smooth consistency similar to mashed potatoes.