This one pot recipe is so simple but so hearty. The 50/50 mixture of cauliflower and potatoes takes on the starchiness of the potatoes to create a rich and creamy consistency very similar to traditional mashed potatoes. There is no need to steam the cauliflower separately, simply place it on top of the potatoes while they boil and cover, essentially steaming it in the same pot! It is completely plant-based, simply replacing butter with olive oil and milk with a plant-based milk such as cashew.
Mashed Cauli-tatoes
A simple and hearty mixture of cauliflower and potatoes that rivals traditional mashed potatoes!
Ingredients
- 5 cups potatoes, peeled and chopped ideally organic, about 2 pounds
- 5 cups cauliflower florets 1 medium head
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or non-dairy butter
- 1/2 cup plain and unsweetened cashew or other plant milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Place potatoes in a stockpot and cover with water and a lid. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
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Add cauliflower to the pot on top of the potatoes and cover. Continue cooking until a knife slides easily into the cauliflower and potatoes, about 10 minutes more, adding more water if necessary.
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Drain the cauliflower and potatoes, then mash with a potato masher or whisk. Add oil or butter and ¼ cup milk and continue mashing. Add salt and pepper to taste, and more milk if necessary to reach desired consistency.