A Must Try, Whipped Cauliflower...

Usually I do not post recipes. It is not that I think it is odd or that I do not want to, I usually just don't think to post such things. Anyway, the recipe to follow is a great addition to anyone's shortlist of go-to dinner items.

So here it is... Whipped Cauliflower.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1/4 cup fat-free milk
• 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place cauliflower in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly.
2. Place the milk and oil in a blender or food processor. Add the cauliflower, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a bowl. Serve immediately.

Nutrition:

• Nutritional Analysis: 1/2 cup equals 105 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 199 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 3 g protein.

You can add a bit less liquid to make the mix more solid, but with this ratio they turn out light a delicious. I honestly think they are better than mashed potatoes (they even take less time to make).

I would recommend serving with steak (or another kind of red meat) and pair with a red wine such as Sangiovese, Syrah or maybe a Spanish Gernache or Tempranillo.

Bon appetit!