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This mashed cauliflower recipe is a delicious, healthy vegan side dish everyone will enjoy!

Dairy-Free Garlicky Mashed Cauliflower

I swear every time I need to shoot photographs, it is raining. Like today. Clouds + natural light photography is not a good equation. Food blogger probz.

Then I remembered I shot this delicious vegan mashed cauliflower recipe a couple of months ago. Why I didn't publish it then?! I have no idea! Because it's super tasty and you deserve to have the recipe. So, instead of shooting the recipe I planned for today, I'm delivering this goodness.

It's creamy, garlicky, and healthy. My whole family loves it.

Which is better: mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower?

I have literally nothing against white potatoes. They're pretty nutritious, too. I don't think eating carbs is unhealthy. Mashed potatoes are absolutely delicious and my favorite side dish ever. That being said - I love mashed cauliflower almost as much. It's a good substitute for the folks that do watch their carbs, or aren't a fan of potatoes.

Most of the mashed cauliflower recipes I have come across call for milk, butter and/or cheese. Which kind of nixes out the "healthier eating" component that cauliflower offers.

Good news - you can make absolutely mouthwatering mashed cauliflower without all that dairy. My secret? GARLIC!

I guess it's not a secret if I scream it from the rooftops. But garlic + cauliflower = flavor perfection. Blend it up with some non-dairy milk (I prefer almond milk for this recipe) and salt and pepper and you have a creamy plant-based side dish that the whole family will devour.

Top this side dish with crunchy cashew bacon bits for another boost of flavor!