Recipe from a ReaderMashed Cauliflower

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Recipe from a Reader
Mashed Cauliflower

Ingredients:

• 1 small or 1/2 large head cauliflower
• 14 oz package of silken tofu
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 tbs. olive oil
• 1-2 cloves of garlic (optional)
• White pepper (optional)
• Cornstarch (optional)

Directions:

1. Cut cauliflower into florets and steam until tender (10 minutes).
2. Puree the silken tofu in a blender.
3. Add the steamed cauliflower to the silken tofu and blend until smooth. For garlic mashed cauliflower, blend in 1 or 2 cloves garlic with the tofu and the cauliflower.
4. Pour the cauliflower/tofu mixture into a pan and simmer for ten minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. For thicker mashed cauliflower, stir in 1 tbs. of cornstarch while it is simmering.
5. Remove the cauliflower from the heat and stir in the olive oil. Serve warm.