Almost Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes for kidney disease

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cauliflower 
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation:

  1. Cut the cauliflower into pieces and rinse with water.

  2. Place the cauliflower pieces in a microwave safe dish, cover, and cook on high for 8 to 10 minutes or until soft.

  3. Drain off moisture from the cooked cauliflower.

  4. Carefully place the hot cauliflower in a blender and blend until smooth.

  5. Add the cream cheese, garlic, and pepper. Blend to combine ingredients.

  6. Remove mixture from the blender and serve hot.

Helpful hints:

  • One medium head cauliflower yields 6 cups.

  • Garlic powder may be substituted for minced garlic.

  • Since cauliflower is bland like potatoes, this recipe tastes similar to mashed potatoes. The potassium content is 100 mg lower per serving.

  • To reduce fat content, use light cream cheese. Protein, sodium, potassium, and phosphorus content will be slightly higher.