Happy Hump Day!

First of all, thanks for all of the wonderful and supportive comments on yesterday’s post! It’s inspiring to see so many of you determined to be your best self and not lose your identity or sense of self just because you are a mother! For those who aren’t mothers yet, it is great to see so many of you determined to still be yourself while being a great mother. Stay tuned for more on this in the coming weeks.

Anyhow, I hope everyone is enjoying their week! I’m excited that we are finally experiencing some Fall weather! I love the chilly mornings, evenings and the smell of walnut harvest in the air.

Since it’s time for another What I Ate Wednesday, thanks to the lovely Jenn for hosting, I thought I would mix things up a bit and share a tasty side dish with you, Creamy Mashed Cauliflower with Corn and Cotija Cheese. I’ve made this twice now and Keenan and my husband love it! If you aren’t a potato fan or looking for a healthier alternative to mashed potatoes, these might just do the trick! It is  rich, thick and creamy!

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The best part about this dish is it is very easy to make. It only takes a few minutes of prep and a food processor to blend everything together.

Here you go…

First, wash, chop and steam cauliflower in the microwave (5-7 minutes). Add to food processor and pulse to a “rough” puree.

Cauliflower puree

Meanwhile, saute corn, onions and garlic with spices in a large pan until caramelized.

Sauteed corn, garlic and onions

Add corn mixture and cheese to cauliflower.

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Blend cauliflower mixture until smooth and thick.

Mashed Cauliflower with Corn and Cotija Cheese

Serve immediately with your favorite protein!

 

Creamy Mashed Cauliflower with Corn and Cotija Cheese

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 3 servings

Creamy Mashed Cauliflower with Corn and Cotija Cheese

Ingredients

  • 2 small/medium heads of cauliflower
  • 2 ears of corn
  • 1 large red onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 3/4 cup cotija cheese
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregeno
  • sprinkle of fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1-2 tsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Wash and chop cauliflower. Place in a microwave-safe dish and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  2. Add cauliflower to food processor and pulse to a "rough" puree and set aside.
  3. Remove corn from the cob with a knife and chop red onion.
  4. Saute corn, onion and garlic with olive oil until caramelized in a large pan.
  5. Add corn mixture, along with cheese and spices to cauliflower. Blend until thick and smooth. I prefer mine a little lumpy.
  6. Serve immediately with your favorite protein and enjoy!

Notes

Depending on taste, you may need to add additional spices when blending everything together in the food processor. To add some heat, add a few drops of your favorite hot sauce!

You can use the leftovers for breakfast the next day by adding a fried egg on top! My husband and Keenan love to eat it this way!

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Questions:

What new recipes have you tried lately?

How do you like to eat cauliflower?