I just discovered cauliflower is a delicious white food that’s actually good for me to eat! Today’s recipe is a great low-carb substitution to mashed potatoes. I’ve never gone wrong with this dish – everyone loves it. And cauliflower is considered one of the world’s healthiest foods!

Many of us don’t know about the power of this cruciferous vegetable that has a multitude of health benefits, including cancer prevention. It’s an antioxidant packed with nutrients like vitamin C, manganese, and a litany of others that reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.

 
Cauliflower also has the power to decrease inflammation with its vitamin k and omega-3 fatty acids. Eating this vegetable on a regular basis can help decrease the risk of inflammation-mediated diseases like arthritis and diabetes. Also, by reducing inflammation, cauliflower helps keep the blood vessels unblocked and blood continuously flowing throughout the body.

 
If that’s not enough, it’s excellent for digestion. A cup of boiled cauliflower contains 3.35 grams of dietary fiber, which is great for all of us trying to lose weight. And it’s a phenomenal source for proteins, potassium, and phosphorus.

 
(Important note: you should not eat more than 4 to 5 servings of cauliflower a week. The vegetable is purine-rich which can cause excess uric acid and can lead to the development of gout.)

 
The “cauli-taste” is very mild. Just give it a chance even if you think you’re not going to like it. I’ll bet you’ll be pleasantly surprised!

 
Check out today’s recipe!

 
Ajo Puré de Coliflor con Cilantro (Garlic Mashed Cauliflower with Cilantro)

Makes 4 servings

Preparation time: 25 minutes

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets

1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

 
2 garlic cloves, sliced

 
2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro

 
Place steamer into saucepan and fill with water, just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower. Cover. Steam for 10 to 15 minutes, until cauliflower is tender.

 
While cauliflower cooks, heat olive oil in another small sauce pan over medium to low heat. Cook and stir garlic until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

 
Once cauliflower is steamed, place half the cauliflower in food processor. Cover and blend on high. Add remaining cauliflower florets, one at a time. Blend in garlic and oil, as well as cilantro. Blend until all contents are creamy.

 
Buen provecho!

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