Looking for a lightened up holiday side? Our vegan mashed cauliflower recipe is so good no one will know that it’s healthy. Of course you’re welcome to tell them. But, trust us, they won’t believe you. The secret behind this two-face “cheesy” and vegan recipe? It’s all in the nutritional yeast. Otherwise known as fairy vegan dust, nutritional yeast is a vegan’s best friend for a few reasons: 1) hello, long-lost cheese - how we’ve missed you so! 2) it’s high in protein 3) it’s packed with vitamin B12. The moral of the story? Eat up.

Ingredients:

  • 1 large head cauliflower, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • crushed red pepper, to taste

 

 

Directions:

  1. Steam cauliflower and garlic for 7 to 10 minutes, until cauliflower is easily pierced by a fork.
  2. Add to a mixing bowl with nutritional yeast, salt and red pepper. Puree with an immersion blender to desired consistency.