So, come to a virtual Thanksgiving dinner with me–a healthier Thanksgiving dinner. I want you all to know that it’s still possible to feel satisfied while eating healthier, whether you’re on the 21 Day Fix or Weight Watchers (or just watching what you’re eating!).
I love making recipes that “hide” veggies from my kids and other picky eaters. This recipe is full of vegetables, but it just tastes like you are eating your favorite creamy mashed potatoes.
The Instant Pot makes this recipe quick and simple. It also means that you will have perfectly cooked cauliflower mashed potatoes. If the cauliflower isn’t cooked properly, it won’t get that creamy texture that you need in order to make this delicious side dish!
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Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
If you are longing for the creamy deliciousness of mashed potatoes but don’t want to pack on the extra starch, try this recipe. It’s delicious and you with the added greek yogurt you won’t even know that there’s no potatoes involved!
You can have this for just 1 Blue Plan Points | 1 Green Plan Point | 1 Purple Plan Points per serving.
How do I track mashed cauliflower for Trim Healthy Mama?
This is an FP recipe for Trim Healthy Mama and you don’t have to make any substitutions or alterations! Enjoy!
Instant Pot Instructions for Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes:
(regular instructions below)
1) Pour the chicken stock into the Instant Pot. Place a steaming basket at the bottom of the Instant Pot and add the chopped cauliflower on top of it.
2) Add the lid to Instant Pot and turn the pressure valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes using the manual function. When done, release the pressure using a quick release. See this chart for cook time adjustments at higher altitudes.
3) Transfer the cauliflower from the Instant Pot to a food processor or blender. Add the garlic salt, onion powder, pepper, Greek yogurt, and chives. At this point you can also add the melted ghee or pour the ghee over the top the mashed cauliflower later.
4) Blend the cauliflower until it is smooth. If the mashed cauliflower it too thick, you can thin it by mixing in a tbsp. or two of the chicken stock from the Instant Pot. Scoop the mashed cauliflower into a dish, drizzle with melted ghee, and garnish with more chives.
Stovetop Instructions:
1. Bring 1.5C water and .5C chicken broth to a simmer, then add cauliflower.
2. Cover the pan and turn heat to medium. Cook 12-15–we want the cauliflower to be super tender.
3. Follow instructions from Step 3-4 above :)
Serves 8.
21DF Container Count: Entire Recipe equals 8G, 2tsp, and just over 1/8R.
Per 1/2C serving = 1/2G. The tsp and R are negligible, which honestly means I don’t count those containers in this recipe.
WW Points: 1 Blue Plan Point/ 1 Green Plan Point/ 1 Purple Plan Point per serving.
Healthy Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes
You’re going to want to visit these delicious recipes to round out your healthy holiday meal!
First, start with these healthy grazing table ideas. They’re delicious grab and go snacks that are perfect for setting up before your big meal.
Start with this delicious appetizer–Spicy Mexican Corn Dip is delicious and perfect for dipping!
Carrie from Carrie Elle has a delicious side dish–Easy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Looking fora healthy dessert? These no bake Mocha Coconut Bars are a family favorite over here!
If you’re looking for more delicious holiday recipes (and tips for staying on track during these sometimes stressful meals), you’ll want to visit this post with 21 Day Fix Holiday Recipes.
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes With Cauliflower
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken stock low sodium
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp. Greek yogurt plain
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp ghee melted
- 2 tbsp. green onions chopped
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions:
- Pour the chicken stock into the Instant Pot. Place a steaming basket at the bottom of the Instant Pot and add the chopped cauliflower on top of it.
- Add the lid to Instant Pot and turn the pressure valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes using the manual function. When done release the pressure using a quick release.
- Transfer the cauliflower from the Instant Pot to a food processor or blender. Add the garlic salt, onion powder, pepper, Greek yogurt, and chives. At this point you can also add the melted ghee or pour the ghee over the top the mashed cauliflower later.
- Blend the cauliflower until it is smooth. If the mashed cauliflower it too thick, you can thin it by mixing in a tbsp. or two of the chicken stock from the Instant Pot. Scoop the mashed cauliflower into a dish, drizzle with melted ghee, and garnish with more chives.
Stove Top Instructions:
- Bring 1.5C water and .5C chicken broth to a simmer, then add cauliflower.
- Cover the pan and turn heat to medium. Cook 12-15–we want the cauliflower to be super tender.
- Follow instructions from Step 3-4 above :)
Video
Notes
Nutrition
How can I get your recipes emailed to me?
What brand / model food processor do you use in cauliflower mashed potato video?
Heather, it’s a Ninja Mega Kitchen system :)
Came out great!
I love mashed cauliflower, and I am so glad to have found an Instant Pot version! I can’t wait to try it!
These were excellent, my first time to have mashed cauliflower as potatoes – But – a little too thin. Do you have a suggestion for thickening? I’m on WW so need to be careful of my points.
I’d just use less liquid :)