Cauliflower – Spinach mash topped with nuts and amaranth seeds

Mashed Cauliflower is a great alternative to mashed potatoes, and it still tastes rich and creamy. Addition of Spinach, nuts and amaranth seeds works perfectly well with garlic and herb flavour.

Nutritional Benefits:
Spinach is a dark, leafy green vegetables that is an excellent source of Vitamin A, K and C, magnesium, iron and manganese.

Ingredients:

• 20 grams cauliflower, trimmed down to the florets
• 15 grams fresh baby spinach
• 1 teaspoon amaranth seeds
• 5 grams almonds
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Per Serving:

• Nutrition Info
• Amount
• Calories
• 86.6 kcal
• Carbs
• 4.4 grams
• Protein
• 2.1 grams
• Fats
• 8.3 grams

Method:

• Cook cauliflower and shallots in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well.
• Place amaranth seeds on a non-stick skillet and roast it.
• Drizzle the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for about a minute, then add the spinach and continue sauteing until the spinach just begins to wilt.
• Place the cooked vegetables in processor. Add spinach, roasted amaranth seeds and oil. Blend to smooth puree.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Last, sprinkle almonds on it, and serve well.

Over to you:
This mashed cauliflower recipe makes it easy to eat healthy and includes an extra serving of veggies too.