This Rosemary Garlic Cauliflower Mash is a simple Paleo and Whole30 approved side, perfect for pairing with steak or salmon for a weeknight dinner.
Does anyone want to take a guess at what food my husband declared he would never eat again after our Whole30?
Cauliflower rice.
Yep, he seriously hated it.
No matter how I tried to prepare it.
On the second to last day of our Whole30, I made this rosemary garlic cauliflower mash. He promptly asked me WHY THE HECK WE HADN’T HAD CAULIFLOWER THIS WAY THE WHOLE DARN TIME.
This Rosemary Garlic Cauliflower Mash comes together in twenty minutes with only seven ingredients, making it an easy side for a weeknight dinner. I’ll just say it- it seems like a way fancy side. Like Thanksgiving dinner level, y’all.
We paired it with a salmon and green bean tray bake and had dinner on the table in 30 minutes. On a Monday. Yes please.
Rosemary Garlic Cauliflower Mash
Let’s talk ingredients:
- head of cauliflower
- ghee or clarified butter (be sure it’s compliant if you’re on Whole30- we got this brand and it lasted us all four weeks)
- garlic
- salt and pepper
- rosemary (dried or fresh)
- fresh parsley
That’s it. Fo’ real. The tools you’ll need:
- A large pot for boiling the cauliflower
- Blender or hand masher (we got this blender as a wedding gift and it has more than exceeded expectations)
- Small skillet to saute the garlic and ghee
This cauliflower mash is so good you can serve it to non-Whole30ers and I promise they’ll love it. Serve it up with a nice steak for date-night in, or take it to a holiday potluck!
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| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 10 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 1 head of cauliflower
- 2 tbsp ghee or clarified butter
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
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- Set a large pot with water to boil on the stove. Meanwhile, chop up cauliflower into small florets. Once you have a rolling boil, add in cauliflower. Boil for 10 minutes, or until a fork pierces the cauliflower easily.
- Meanwhile, saute garlic and ghee over medium-low heat until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic. Set aside.
- In a blender, combine drained cauliflower, garlic and ghee, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Gently fold in chopped parsley and serve.
- If you're not eating Paleo or Whole30, feel free to swap unsalted butter for the ghee.
Do you have any foods you never ate again after Whole30? Share below!
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