Wednesday, November 27, 2013

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Creamy Herb Mashed Cauliflower - 11.2g Carbs, 5.3g Fiber, 5g Sugar

 

Creamy Herb Mashed Cauliflower - 11.2g Carbs, 5.3g Fiber, 5g Sugar

From: Balanced Bites Healthy Holiday Recipes
CHEF NOTE: You can also make this recipe using a hand held or small blender. If using a regular sized blender, double the recipe to make the blending easier. Use the opening at the top to slowly drizzle in the oil.
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time 15 min
Servings: 4

1 large head cauliflower
2 Tbsp unsalted butter OR coconut oil
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
½ tsp fresh rosemary OR up to 1 tsp other fresh herb of your choice
Sea salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Cut the cauliflower into 2 to 3- inch pieces.

Set up a pot with 1 inch of water and a steamer basket. Bring to a boil, covered, over high heat. Steam the cauliflower until it is fork-tender, then place it in a food processor along with the butter, coconut oil or olive oil. Rosemary or other herb, salt, and pepper.

Puree until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition From: www.caloriecount.about.com - No added salt.
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 225 g
Nutrition per Serving: 164 Calories, 117 Calories from Fat, 13g Total Fat, 4.7g Saturated Fat, 15mg Cholesterol, 104mg Sodium, 11.2g Total Carbs, 5.3g Dietary Fiber, 5g Sugars, 4.2g Protein
Vitamin A 4% - Vitamin C 163% - Calcium 5% - Iron 5%
Nutrition Grade: B+

Good points:
    High in dietary fiber
    High in potassium
    High in vitamin B6
    Very high in vitamin C

Bad points:
    High in saturated fat

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