potatoe

Portions: 6
Serving size: 1/2 Cup

Ingredients: 

  • 6 cups cauliflower
  • ½ cup (115g)cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation: 

  1. Cut cauliflower into pieces and rinse with water.
  2. Place cauliflower pieces in a microwave safe dish, cover and cook on high for 8 to 10 minutes or until soft.
  3. Drain off moisture from cooked cauliflower.
  4. Carefully place hot cauliflower in a blender and blend until smooth.
  5. Add cream cheese, garlic, and pepper. Blend to combine ingredients.
  6. Remove from blender and serve hot.

Nutrients per serving:

  • Calories  94
  • Protein  3 g
  • Carbohydrates  6 g
  • Fat  7 g
  • Cholesterol  19 mg
  • Sodium  76 mg
  • Potassium  198 mg
  • Phosphorus  54 mg
  • Calcium  22 mg
  • Fiber  3.4 g

Renal and renal diabetic food choices:

  • 1 vegetable, medium potassium
  • 1-1/2 fat

Helpful Hints:

  • One medium head cauliflower yields 6 cups.
  • Garlic powder may be substituted for the minced garlic.
  • Since cauliflower is bland like potatoes, this recipe tastes similar to mashed potatoes. The potassium content is 100 mg lower per serving.
  • To reduce fat content, use light cream cheese. Protein, sodium, potassium and phosphorus content will be slightly higher.