Vegetarian

Cauliflower and Spinach Mash is for Side Dish.

Cauliflower and Spinach Mash takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Cauliflower and Spinach Mash takes 10 minutes to cook.

Cauliflower and Spinach Mash makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Cauliflower and Spinach Mash are:

1 onion, red or yellow, chopped
4 Tbsp.margarine (can sub. water for this)
2 Tbsp. balsalmic vinegar
1 Tbsp brown sugar, not packed down
7 oz. water
2 tsp. sea salt (can reduce to 1 tsp)
1 tsp. black pepper, crushed
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce (can be omitted)
1 lg. (7") cauliflower, cut into sm. pieces
(set aside 6 small florets for garnish)
12 oz. baby spinach

Here is how you make Cauliflower and Spinach Mash:

In a large pot on medium high heat, melt margarine and saute onions until they soften. Add balsalmic vinegar and brown sugar, salt, pepper, nutmeg, pepper sauce, and about 7 ounces of water. Stir.Add in cauliflower pieces, coating with sauce.Cover pot and steam until just tender.Uncover pot, add spinach, stirring until covered with sauce, steam 30 seconds, until just wilted. Do not overcook spinach. Spinach should be bright green. Remove cover, and spoon veggies with the sauce into food processor or blender. Puree. This may have to be done in a few batches, depending on the size of your machine.Your mashed cauliflower and spinach is ready for serving. Garnish with the tiny florets of cauliflower.Notes:You may substitute margarine with water and steam the veggies.You may use brown sugar substitute to lower calories.This recipe should not stay on the warmer after cooking because the spinach will turn dark green, changing the appearance of the dish.Enjoy this change of pace recipe!Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUNSETINAZ.

The nutritional information for Cauliflower and Spinach Mash is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 129.9

• Total Fat: 6.7 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 310.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 16.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.6 g
• Protein: 4.9 g

The dietary needs meet for Cauliflower and Spinach Mash is Vegetarian