Description

This Vegan Mashed Cauliflower recipe offers a creamy, low-carb alternative to traditional mashed potatoes, perfect for anyone following a keto or low-carb lifestyle. Made with simple ingredients like cauliflower, vegetable broth, vegan butter, and fresh thyme, this dish is flavorful, dairy-free, and incredibly easy to prepare. It’s a nutritious side dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses.

Ingredients

Scale

Cauliflower Mash Ingredients

1 head of cauliflower, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons vegan butter, cut into chunks
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare and Steam Cauliflower: In a large pot, combine the vegetable broth, water, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring this mixture to a boil. Add the cut cauliflower pieces to the pot and bring it back to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let the cauliflower steam for about 20 minutes or until it becomes very tender.
Puree the Cauliflower: Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked cauliflower into a food processor. Add 3 tablespoons of the vegetable broth and water mixture from the pot along with the vegan butter chunks. Process the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy.
Season and Finish: Taste the mashed cauliflower and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed. Add the chopped fresh thyme and pulse the food processor just until the thyme is evenly combined. Serve warm.

Notes

For extra creaminess, add more vegetable broth or a splash of plant-based milk during processing.
If you prefer a chunkier texture, pulse the cauliflower less in the food processor.
This dish can be prepared ahead and gently reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
Fresh herbs other than thyme, such as rosemary or parsley, can be substituted or added for flavor variations.
To keep it keto-friendly, ensure the vegetable broth is low in carbs and sodium.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Vegetarian, Vegan, Keto

Keywords: Vegan mashed cauliflower, keto side dish, low-carb mashed cauliflower, dairy-free mashed potatoes alternative, vegan butter cauliflower mash