Mashed Fauxtatoes

Mashed Fauxtatoes – Your Protein’s Best Friend!

Looking for a side dish to sop up leftover curry sauce? How about a base for a big and juicy slice of meat or plant-based protein? Or, are you looking for a light and fluffy side to serve next to your grilled fish? The answer: Mashed Fauxtatoes! Read our post to learn how to prepare them, and how to serve them with your favorite proteins!

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Mashed Fauxtatoes…?

Yes – you read that right! These mashed fauxtatoes are smooth and creamy – perfect to pair with your favorite slow cooked meat, hearty stew, or holiday roast. The natural thick and creamy texture of white beans is blended with cooked cauliflower rice for a nutrient-dense mashed potato replacement. We use this recipe in our Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Topping (Always Hungry? pg. 238) – but there are so many other ways to serve this delicious side. Try serving with…

Holiday Roast
Ranchero Chicken (Always Hungry? pg. 257)
Chipotle Mayonnaise Baked Fish (Always Hungry? pg. 250)
Lamb Tofu Meatballs
Fried Fish (or chicken!)
Or, use as a topping for Meatloaf “cupcakes” (bake the meatloaf in muffin tins, then pipe or scoop some mashed fauxtatoes overtop – so cute!)
TIP: Add fresh herbs or flavorings like basil, garlic, chiles, thyme, etc., to make this recipe extra delicious for YOUR taste preferences!

What is your favorite way to use mashed fauxtatoes? Comment your ideas below, or share a photo on our Facebook Group – we always love to see what you’re cooking!

Mashed Fauxtatoes

Chef Dawn Ludwig

This faux-tato recipe comes from the fluffy topping of our Shepard’s Pie recipe (ALWAYS HUNGRY? Book pg. 238-239). Even if you haven’t made the Shepherd’s Pie, you don’t want to miss this luscious topping! It’s so good it can be made on its own! When developing the recipe for Shepard’s Pie, I needed a bit more protein, so I added some white beans to the cauliflower topping. The result was absolute magic. Many a family member has been fooled by this non-potato recipe.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

1 small to medium head cauliflower, cut into large pieces (about 4-6 cups)
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or butter
¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1¾ cups cooled cannellini or other white beans, drained and rinsed

Instructions

Place the cauliflower in a pot and add water just to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
Drain the cauliflower, return it to the pot, and add the 2 tablespoons oil, ¾ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and the white beans. Purée with an immersion blender until smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste. Makes 4 servings of Mashed Fauxtatoes.

Notes

Nutrition (Per Serving)

Fat: 8g

Carbohydrates: 22g

Protein: 8g

Calories: 181

Keyword Phase 1, Vegetarian

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