Garlic Chive Mashed Cauliflower with Mushroom Gravy
Garlic Chive Mashed Cauliflower with Mushroom Gravy is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. This dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also packs a nutritional punch.
Health Benefits
- Low in Carbs: Cauliflower is a great substitute for potatoes, making this dish suitable for low-carb or ketogenic diets.
- Rich in Nutrients: Cauliflower is high in vitamins C, K, and several B vitamins, as well as fiber and antioxidants, promoting overall health.
- Good Source of Choline: Cauliflower is an excellent source of choline, a B vitamin known for its crucial role in brain health, potentially boosting cognitive function and improving memory and learning. So whether you need to remember where you put your keys, your boss’s wife’s name, or the theory of relativity, cauliflower can help you get there!
- Weight Management: The dish is lower in calories than traditional mashed potatoes, which can aid in weight control.
- Digestive Health: The high fiber content in cauliflower can support gut health and proper digestion.
- Heart Health: The presence of garlic and olive oil contributes to heart health due to their beneficial effects on cholesterol and blood pressure.
- Versatile Health Food: Cauliflower is one of the most versatile health foods available; you can make cauliflower couscous, rice, soup, and, yes, even cauliflower mash. It can be creatively used in many dishes, ensuring that you never run out of ways to enjoy it.
Garlic Chive Mashed Cauliflower with Mushroom Gravy can be served as a side dish for meats, as part of a vegetarian meal, or alongside roasted vegetables for a nutritious bowl. It fits well in both casual and formal dining settings, making it a versatile choice for various occasions.
Overall, this dish is a flavorful and health-conscious option that delivers on both taste and nutrition. Plus, it’s a crowd-pleaser; I made this one Thanksgiving with extra cauliflower on hand, and my guests were pleasantly surprised!

Garlic Chive Mashed Cauliflower with Mushroom Gravy
Ingredients
- 4 cups cauliflower florets i.e. medium size cauliflower, cut into florets
- ¼ cup vegetable stock low sodium & gluten-free
- 6 *garlic cloves
- ¼ cup almond milk unsweetened
- 1 tsp. each: thyme & chives fresh
- sea salt & pepper to taste
Shiitake Mushroom Gravy:
- 2 cups vegetable stock low sodium & gluten-free
- ¼ cup each: soy sauce raw (low sodium, gluten free) & red wine!! ( (optional)
- 2 cups shiitake mushrooms trimmed & sliced (or mushrooms of choice)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp. each: thyme & rosemary fresh, minced (or 2 tsp. dried)
- 2 Tbsp. **nutritional yeast optional but adds tons more B vitamins!!
- sea salt & pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp. each: water & quinoa flour or other gluten-free flour
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Fill a large saucepan with about an inch of water, and insert a steamer basket. Bring the water to a boil, and add the cauliflower florets. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover, allowing the cauliflower to steam for 6-8 minutes, or until fork tender.
- In the meantime, place garlic on a parchment lined baking sheet and drizzle with 2 Tbsp. of the stock. Bake for 5-10 minutes or until garlic is aromatic.
- Next make the gravy by adding vegetable stock, soy sauce, wine, mushrooms, garlic, thyme, rosemary, nutritional yeast if using, salt and pepper. Whisk together water and quinoa flour in a small bowl. Whisk flour mixture into the gravy and continue heating until gravy thickens.
- Drain the steamed cauliflower, and transfer to the bowl of a large food processor. Add in remaining vegetable stock, roasted garlic, thyme, chives, salt, pepper and process to your desired texture.
- Add to serving plates and top with gravy just before serving! Yum!