Surprise South Beach Mashed 'Potatoes'

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"Cauliflower replaces potatoes as the secret Phase 1 ingredient in this South Beach Diet classic."

SERVINGS & SCALING

Original recipe yield: 4 servings

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INGREDIENTS

4 cups cauliflower florets
1 ounce butter flavored cooking spray
1 fluid ounce fat-free half-and-half
Pinch salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper

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DIRECTIONS

Steam or microwave the cauliflower until soft. Puree in a food processor, adding the butter spray and the half-and-half to taste. Season with salt and pepper.

Note

This recipe is optimal for Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet.

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Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2005 by PUREWATERFALL

First of all, there is NO substitute for mashed potatoes! The people who left bad reviews need to have lower expectations! This is a great recipe for people who are trying to take positive steps toward lifestyle changes in their diets! A great creamy consistency that goes well with the dishes that you would normally serve potatoes with. Added cream cheese, galic and onion, garnished with chives and a little dollop of low fat sourcream. Very tasty!

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Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2006 by dansez99

Preparing this recipe as written is a waste of time. Instead, cook the cauliflower for longer, and dry it between layers of paper towels. Add a couple of wedges of laughing cow cheese (I like the garlic and herb kind), and some reduced fat parmesan. Add salt and black pepper and use a hand mixer to get the potato-like texture. The key is to make it taste good while still using South Beach-friendly ingredients.

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Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2004 by c-jay

I really was surprised. The texture was much lighter and the taste was a little sweeter than real mash potatoes. The second time I made this recipe I added a little shredded cheddar which made it even better.

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