Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic & Chives

A couple years ago, I blogged about a Cauliflower Purée with Mushroom Compote, Seared King Mushroom and Shitake Bacon dish. That meal was awesome but time-consuming. Today, the big head of cauliflower sitting in my fridge inspired me to make a simple vegan mashed cauliflower side dish.

Vegan Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic and Chives

I decided to load this up with roasted garlic, chives, and nutritional yeast. I used vegan margarine, but a drizzle of olive oil would be really tasty too.

Vegan Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic and Chives

The result is a wonderfully light and flavorful side dish that you wouldn’t feel too bad about if you ended-up eating a whole bowl full. Who me? Never…

Vegan Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic and Chives
Roasted Garlic

Roasting Garlic Cloves

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Cut off the end of the garlic cloves to expose the flesh. Place them on a piece of foil, drizzle them with olive oil and season them with salt and pepper.
  3. Wrap the cloves up with the foil and place them on baking pan. Bake them for 1 hour. The cloves should be soft and fragrant.
  4. Once cooled, pop the cloves from their skins, and mash them up before incorporating them into your dish.
Cauliflower
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Vegan Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic and Chives
Vegan Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic and Chives

Recipe Notes – Vegan Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic & Chives

  • I like to include a couple cloves of roasted garlic in this mashed cauliflower, but if you don’t have the time, feel free to substitute a fresh clove of garlic, or garlic powder.
  • Purée the boiled cauliflower with an immersion blender or potato masher.
Vegan Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic and Chives
Vegan Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic and Chives

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Vegan Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic & Chives

This vegan cauliflower mash / cauliflower puree with roasted garlic, chives, and nutritional yeast is so healthy, they won’t feel guilty asking for seconds! Vegan / Gluten-Free

  • Author: Angela @ Vegangela.com
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Side
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 large cauliflower, chopped into florets
  • 2 big cloves of roasted garlic (see recipe above) (or 1 clove raw garlic)
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp vegan margarine
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Chop the head of cauliflower into small florets.
  2. Place cauliflower in a large pot and fill with just enough water to cover the florets.
  3. Bring the water to boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Steam until tender, about 6 minutes.
  4. Drain the cauliflower well.
  5. Place the cauliflower in a large bowl, and puree with potato masher or immersion (stick) blender.
  6. Mix in remaining ingredients, seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.

Keywords: cauliflower, chive, easy, food processor, gluten-free, holiday & special occasion, kid-friendly, low-carb, mash, nut-free, nutritional yeast, oven, soy-free, stove top, vegan

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Vegan Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic and Chives