Pumpkin & Cauliflower Garlic Mash

Name: Pumpkin & Cauliflower Garlic Mash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 6 cups); 3 garlic cloves; 1/3 cup spreadable cream cheese; 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin; 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

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Test Kitchen Approved

I wanted healthy alternatives to my family's favorite recipes. Pumpkin, cauliflower and thyme make an amazing dish. You'll never miss those plain old mashed potatoes. —Kari Wheaton, South Beloit, Illinois

Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 6 cups)
3 garlic cloves
1/3 cup spreadable cream cheese
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place 1 in. of water in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Add cauliflower and garlic cloves; cook, covered, until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain; transfer to a food processor.
Add remaining ingredients; process until smooth. Return to pan; heat through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 87 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 482mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

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