May 31, 2010
Mashed Almost Potatoes (LOW CARB)
Ingredients:
1 bag frozen cauliflower
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
2 teaspoon garlic
salt and pepper
Instructions:
Cook cauliflower as usual until just tender and drain. Run through food processor, blender, or mash by hand with a masher. Mash in the other remaining ingredients. Salt and pepper to your liking and serve as you would mashed potatoes.
Want a different flavor? Replace 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese with a different cheese like feta, or mozzerella … or 1/4 cup of your favorite low carb salad dressing, such as blue cheese! HowAbout Another One?
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May 17, 2010
Mock Potato Salad (LOW CARB)
Who says you can’t enjoy potato salad on your low carb diet? This recipe has 3 or less carbs per serving and is super easy to make!
Ingredients:
1 medium size head of cauliflower(broken into small florets)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
3 green onions
1 finely chopped jalapeno pepper or 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper (optional)
salt and pepper
optionally 2 packet sugar substitute depending on how you like your potato salad, it’s good with or without this!
Instructions:
Cook cauliflower in boiling water until tender (about 10 minutes) Drain and rinse as usual. Now for the salad making part. Get out your big potato salad bowl and mix together mayo, lemon juice, mustard and sugar subst. if you’re using one. Add your veggies to the mixture (cauliflower, green onions, and peppers) and toss until well coated. Salt and pepper to your liking. Chill and serve with anything you might normally serve potato salad with. Perfect for cookouts and lunchboxes.
For different flavors alter your veggie inclusions. Try different kinds of peppers. Great with any casual meal. My Recipe Exchange
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