Garlic Basil Mashed Cauliflower

With Thanksgiving behind us, we can go back to lighter dishes and still enjoy nutritious food. Here’s a guilty-free tasty recipe that may come in handy if you want to skip the potatoes. Full of flavor, creamy and delicious.
 
Garlic Basil Mashed Cauliflower

Ingredients
8 cups (one large head) cauliflower florets
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves Forest Cove virgin garlic
2 tablespoons finely chopped Forest Cove basil
Salt & pepper (to taste)
 
Directions
Bring 2 inches od water to boil in a large saucepan with a steamer basket.
Add cauliflower, cover and cook until very tender (10 to 12 minutes).
While cauliflower is cooking, heat oil in small skillet, reduce heat to low and add garlic. Stir and cook until garlic is slightly browned. Remove from heat.
Add cooked garlic, cauliflower, salt and pepper to a food processor. Blend until smooth. Put in a serving bowl and add chopped basil. Stir and enjoy!
Makes 4 servings.

​Happy Cooking!