--- title: "Mashed Cauliflower" id: "13069" type: "post" slug: "mashed-cauliflower" published_at: "2022-12-02T00:42:19+00:00" modified_at: "2024-06-19T13:26:23+00:00" url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2022/12/02/mashed-cauliflower/" markdown_url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2022/12/02/mashed-cauliflower.md" excerpt: "My go-to recipe for Mashed Cauliflower will win over even the biggest cauliflower haters. This plant-based mash is a delicious side dish you can enjoy all year round, but it can also be the perfect addition to your holiday menu...." taxonomy_category: - "Sides" taxonomy_language: - "English" taxonomy_post_translations: - "pll_6387ba02c0c32" --- # Mashed Cauliflower by [Gaby](https://mondaydreams.com/author/gabysommer/) on [December 2, 2022](https://mondaydreams.com/2022/12/02/mashed-cauliflower/) in [Sides](https://mondaydreams.com/category/sides/) [Jump to Recipe](#recipe) [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/mashed-cauliflower) My go-to recipe for Mashed Cauliflower will win over even the biggest cauliflower haters. This plant-based mash is a delicious side dish you can enjoy all year round, but it can also be the perfect addition to your holiday menu. Cauliflower is one of my favorite vegetables. It’s super healthy, versatile and delicious. Okay, you may not think it’s delicious, but please give this recipe a try, you might actually change your mind. This mashed cauliflower is buttery (no butter, though), creamy, light and so damn good! I added a few spices and a little coconut milk and the end result tastes beyond amazing. I’ve been making this recipe for the past 5 or 6 years, I like the blend of flavors so much I haven’t felt the need to try another combination. I love the addition of aromatics like onions and garlic, the delicate sweetness from the coconut milk and the subtle hint of spices. It’s scrumptious and super healthy. This mashed cauliflower is vegan, paleo and keto. Better yet, it’s full of health benefits. Cauliflower, onions, garlic and spices are nutrition powerhouses that can help you prevent an array of diseases. **If you try this healthy mashed cauliflower recipe, let us know what you think, tag us on [Instagram @mondaydreamsblog](https://www.instagram.com/mondaydreamsblog/) or leave a comment below. We love hearing from you!** ## Mashed Cauliflower Fluffy, nourishing and incredibly delicious Mashed Cauliflower. A full of goodness side dish everyone will love. [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/mashed-cauliflower) [Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2F2022%2F12%2F02%2Fmashed-cauliflower%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F12%2FMashed-cauliflower-0005-web.jpg&description=Mashed+Cauliflower&is_video=false) Prep Time 10 minutes mins Cook Time 15 minutes mins Total Time 25 minutes mins Servings 3 - 4 ### Ingredients - 1.3poundsor 600 grams of cauliflower,roughly chopped* - 1medium yellow onion,roughly chopped - 2big garlic cloves,roughly chopped - ⅓cup+ 1 Tbsp coconut milk,warm - 3Tbspolive oil - 1tspapple cider vinegar - 1tspsea salt - ¼tspground turmeric - ¼tspground coriander - ⅛tspground cinnamon - Black pepper to taste ### Instructions - Add 2 inches of water to a large pot. Place a steamer basket into the pot. Bring water to a boil over high heat. Once it’s boiling, reduce heat to medium and add the cauliflower, onion and garlic cloves to the steamer basket. Cover with a lid. Steam until the cauliflower pieces are tender. About 10 – 15 minutes, depending on the size of the florets. - Add steamed cauliflower, onion, garlic cloves, coconut milk, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon and black pepper to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings. - Serve immediately and enjoy! - You can make this in advance, store it in an air-tight container in the fridge and warm it up later. ### Notes *You can use the whole cauliflower: florets and stems. ### Search ### Recent Post - [Single-Serve Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/12/04/single-serve-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookie/) - [Herbed Quinoa Pea Salad](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/10/21/herbed-quinoa-pea-salad/) - [Greek-Inspired Potato Stew](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/09/30/greek-inspired-potato-stew/) - [No Churn Vegan Chocolate Almond Ice Cream](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/09/23/no-churn-vegan-chocolate-almond-ice-cream/) - [Apple Pecan Cookies](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/08/18/apple-pecan-cookies/) ### Archives Archives Select Month December 2025 October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 June 2025 April 2025 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022 December 2021 November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 January 2017 ### Leave a Reply [Cancel reply](/2022/12/02/mashed-cauliflower/#respond) You must be [logged in](https://mondaydreams.com/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2F2022%2F12%2F02%2Fmashed-cauliflower%2F) to post a comment.