Mashed Cauliflower with Goat Cheese

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Mashed Cauliflower with Goat Cheese

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Cauliflower is high in Vitamin C and contains iron. Cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower have been shown to protect against some forms of cancer. Adding some potato to cauliflower helps it mash to a nicer consistency.

Tags: Intermediate, 10 mins, Side Dishes, Vegetables, President's Choice Blue Menu, Healthy Insider’s Report 2013, Easter, Low Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Good Source of Vitamins/Minerals
Serves: 8
Skill level: Intermediate
Prep time: 10  minutes
Cooking time: 25  minutes
Total: 35  minutes

Additional Information

Ingredients

1 tsp (5 mL) caraway seeds
1 large head cauliflower, trimmed and separated into florets
2 yellow-fleshed potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper
1 pkg (140 g) PC Blue Menu Goat's Milk Cheese
1/4 cup (50 mL) finely chopped chives or green onions

Instructions

  1. In small nonstick frying pan set over medium heat, toast caraway seeds, shaking pan often, for 3 minutes or until fragrant. Transfer to small bowl and set aside.
  2. Place cauliflower and potatoes in Dutch oven or large, wide saucepan. Add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain well; return vegetables to Dutch oven. Mash until smooth.
  3. Stir in salt, pepper, goat’s cheese, toasted caraway seeds and 3 tbsp (45 mL) of chives. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with remaining chives.

Nutritional Information

Per serving:
110 calories,
fat 3 g (of which 1.5 g is saturated)
sodium 160 mg
carbohydrate 14 g
fibre 4 g
protein 6 g
Low in Saturated Fat
Excellent Source of Vitamin C
Source of Fibre