I love a good mash as a side to many winter meals; Mum’s lamb shanks, roast beef & gravy, organic farmer sausages, tender beef cheeks and more. But I find the traditional kind a little heavy and lacking in high levels of micronutrients. That’s why I make this lighter, more nutrient dense version which is just as tasty!
Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, V, Paleo
Serves 3-4 people as a side.
Time 20 mins
Ingredients:
- 1/2 a medium head of cauliflower (or use the whole head, and have leftovers)
- 1/2 a medium head of broccoli (or use the whole head, and have leftovers)
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 T EVOO
- 2 T organic butter or coconut oil
- 2 t dried or fresh rosemary sprigs
- handful of your favourite bitey cheddar or parmesan cheese (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Method:
- Break/cut the cauliflower and broccoli into florets and steam until tender (include the stalks too – they’re full of nutrients and it doesn’t make a difference once all mashed up anyway!).
- Transfer to a large bowl with the remaining ingredients.
- Use a stick mixer to blend into a mash-like consistency.
- Alternatively, combine in a blender or food processor.
- Adjust for flavour and consistency (salt/pepper/creaminess).
- Serve as a side with your favourite meal!