Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic

These cauliflower mashed potatoes with roasted garlic are simple to make and delicious to eat. They're creamy, smooth, and dairy free!

When you're in need of something creamy and comforting, these cauliflower mashed potatoes are the answer.

A few weeks ago, we got the official diagnosis for my husband's cough - something called sarcoidosis. It's an autoimmune disorder, and seeing as how one of our main focuses is on food, we decided to try the AIP Diet - Auto Immune Protocol.

Now, AIP is no joke. It takes regular paleo (no grains, no gluten, no beans, no soy, no dairy) to a whole other level (no eggs, no nightshades, no alcohol, no coffee, no nuts, no seeds). Many people have asked, "so what do you eat?" The answer is lots of veggies, some meat, and some fish. That's about it.

AIP has been a struggle for us, and we are already pretty well-versed in the kitchen. I can't imagine someone who is coming from a Standard American Diet (SAD) and having to go to AIP. Huge learning curve.

I've done well by keeping things basic - roasted veggies like these cauliflower mashed potatoes, and been able to come up with a couple of AIP friendly recipes for my other AIP peeps who are suffering right there along with me. (My favorite so far is this Sugar Free Teriyaki Sauce!)

The other thing I keep getting asked is why I am doing it, when I am not the one with the autoimmune issue.

Solidarity, friends. My husband is my partner in everything I do, and I want him to know I will do what it takes to help him heal. (That, and I'm the one who cooks all the food, so if I want him to try it, I'm going to have to participate.)

So, cauliflower mashed potatoes it is, since they keep it nightshade free!

First, you'll need to steam your cauliflower, and roast your garlic if you haven't already. (If you're not sure how to roast garlic, here is a how-to post!)

Once your cauliflower is done steaming, dump out the water from the bottom pot, then put the cauliflower in it and return it to the stove.

Add the roasted garlic cloves to the pot:

The easiest way to remove them is to just squeeze from the root ball end of the head. Most of them should pop out easily.

Then, add your coconut milk and your salt, and use your immersion blender in the pot to combine the ingredients until smooth like so:

That's it, honestly. Now you have cauliflower mashed potatoes. It's that simple.

If you prefer not to use coconut milk, you'll still want to use something to add creaminess that's of similar consistency. You can find a full list of dairy alternatives here.

Cauliflower does have a high water content, so if you're finding them a bit runny, that is normal. If you want to try and thicken them up, I would suggest a bit of coconut flour or tapioca starch.

Add it in small amounts, and give it a few minutes to absorb the moisture, otherwise they might end up too dry.

If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, add more. Don't be afraid to go for 1 ½-2 full heads. Roasted garlic isn't as pungent as it is raw. The flavor is more subtle and can be used in higher quantities.

These cauliflower mashed potatoes would make a great low-carb alternative for the Thanksgiving table! (If you're in need of other Thanksgiving recipe ideas, check out my Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup.)

Top with fresh parsley, a drizzle of olive oil or some melted ghee, and a sprinkle of salt. YUM.

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