Mashed Cauliflower with Crispy Brussels Sprouts Cherries and Pistachios
Mashed potatoes are a beloved side dish, but sometimes it's fun to switch things up and try something new, especially if you're trying to eat fewer carbs. That's where this recipe for Mashed Cauliflower with Crispy Brussels Sprouts Cherries and Pistachios comes in.
Ingredients
- 1 medium cauliflower head roughly chopped
- 2 Gala apples roughly chopped
- 2 large shallots roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts washed, trimmed and halved
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 cup fresh cherries pitted and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons half & half
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup pistachios shelled and roughly chopped
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven and preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat baking mat. Set aside.
- Add the cauliflower, apple, shallots, rosemary leaves and one tablespoon olive oil to a large bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste and toss to combine.
- Spread the cauliflower mixture into a uniform single layer onto the prepared baking sheet and place in the pre-heated oven to roast until the cauliflower is fork tender, approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until it becomes fragrant, approximately 30 seconds. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook, stirring only occasionally, until they become golden brown and crispy, approximately 15 minutes.
- Add the fresh cherries and cook, stirring frequently, until just heated through, approximately 2 minutes.
- Once the cauliflower is done, transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Add the half and half, unsalted butter, salt and black pepper. Mash the mixture with a potato masher or blend with an immersion blender until mostly smooth.
- Spread the warm cauliflower and apple mash on the bottom of a large serving dish or bowl. Top with the crispy Brussels sprouts, warm cherries and chopped pistachios before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 11gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 1265mgFiber: 12gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 1207IUVitamin C: 175mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values, if included with the recipe, are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability/substitution and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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