Cauliflower - Spinach mash topped with nuts and amaranth seeds
Mashed Cauliflower is a great alternative to mashed potatoes, and it still tastes rich and creamy. Addition of Spinach, nuts and amaranth seeds works perfectly well with garlic and herb flavour. NUTRITONAL BENEFITS: Spinach is a dark, leafy green vegetables that is an excellent source of Vitamin A, K and C, magnesium, iron and manganese.
86.6 kcal
Calories
2.1 g
Protein
4.4 g
Carbs
8.3 g
Fat
Ingredients
- •20 grams cauliflower, trimmed down to the florets
- •15 grams fresh baby spinach
- •1 teaspoon amaranth seeds
- •5 grams almonds
- •1 garlic clove, minced
- •1 teaspoon oil
- •Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- 1
Cook cauliflower and shallots in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well.
- 2
Place amaranth seeds on a non-stick skillet and roast it.
- 3
Drizzle the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for about a minute, then add the spinach and continue sauteing until the spinach just begins to wilt.
- 4
Place the cooked vegetables in processor. Add spinach, roasted amaranth seeds and oil. Blend to smooth puree.
- 5
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 6
Last, sprinkle almonds on it, and serve well.
- 7
Over to you:
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This mashed cauliflower recipe makes it easy to eat healthy and includes an extra serving of veggies too.