Roasted Mashed Cauliflower Recipe

This Roasted Mashed Cauliflower recipe puts a new spin on a traditional recipe favorite. Loaded with roasted heirloom garlic and fresh herbs, these easy mashed cauliflower potatoes are the absolute best despite being non-dairy, gluten-free, vegan, low fat, and low-calorie. In addition, this mashed cauliflower is super creamy and not watery because it’s roasted, and, it’s high in antioxidants and dietary fiber.

If you thought cauliflower was boring, think again! This roasted mashed cauliflower is anything but. Light, fluffy and savory, it’s an awesome complement to my Vegan Mushroom Wellington, Vegan Cranberry Sauce, Herby Croissant Vegan Stuffing my Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole or one of these 40 Vegan Side Dishes. And if you’re looking for a unique way to make potatoes, check out my Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes with garlic aioli, my Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes or my amazing Vegan Potato Salad with lemon, dill and Dijon.

🥔 Ingredients for Roasted Mashed Cauliflower

• garnishes – I used parsley and rosemary, but feel free to improvise with other herbs including fresh sage or thyme, or whatever dried herbs you have in your pantry.
• plant milk – I typically use oat milk in my recipes, however you can use any plant milk of your choosing.
• vegan butter – if not keen on vegan butter, you may omit completely and/or substitute with more plant milk and olive olive oil.

🔪 How to Make Roasted Mashed Cauliflower

Step 1 – Preheat oven to 425F/218C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place cauliflower and garlic on lined baking sheet. Mix olive oil and garlic powder in small bowl and brush each side with a thin veil of mixture. Alternatively, you can omit roasting cauliflower and garlic altogether by steaming or boiling cauliflower on the stove and mincing the garlic before mashing.

Step 2 – Roast for 30-45 minutes, or until fork tender, turning half way through.

Step 3 – Remove from oven. Place roasted cauliflower and garlic in large mixing bowl.

Step 4 – Using an immersion blender, begin blending florets and garlic. Add vegan butter and plant milk a little at a time until mixture reaches a consistency similar to mashed potatoes. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste and give one final stir.

Step 5 – Place in serving bowl. Garnish with more vegan butter, rosemary and parsley. Serve immediately.

💭 FAQ

🍄 Serving Suggestions

For a little versatility, top this roasted mashed cauliflower with:

• sautéed mushrooms
• nutritional yeast

Or, add the following for a creamier texture:

• vegan cream cheese
• vegan sour cream

🥘 Other Recipes You’ll Love

Some of my favorite holiday recipes include my Vegan Hollandaise Sauce Over Grilled Asparagus, One Pot Vegan Corn Chowder, Vegan Tomato Zucchini Tart and my Vegan Biscuit Recipe.

If you’re looking for more holiday recipes, check out my these 12 show-stopping Vegan Main Dishes, this spiced orange Gin Spritz, non-alcoholic Cranberry Spritzers, my easy Vegan Pumpkin Bread, Vegan Eggnog and my 30-minute Vegan Pumpkin Cupcakes Don’t forget dessert with this amazing raspberry Vegan Pavlova. And for dozens of holiday recipes from all your favorite food bloggers, visit my Vegan Holiday Roundups.

🍲 What To Serve With Roasted Mashed Cauliflower

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