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Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower

Want to get the family to eat more veggies? Try this simple and quick Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower! Only 2 minutes of cook time and 4 ingredients!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Pressurize 15 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 104kcal

Ingredients

  • 32 oz frozen cauliflower florets
  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon dairy free butter
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Pour 1 cup of water in the bottom of the instant pot
  • Add a steamer basket and fill with cauliflower
  • Cover, seal and set to high pressure for 2 minutes
  • Allow at least a 5 minute natural pressure release then carefully release any remaining pressure
  • Drain water and transfer cauliflower to a separate bowl or return to dry inner pot
  • Add milk, yeast, butter and mash using a hand held potato masher or a mixer until smooth
  • Add salt and pepper to taste

Notes

  • Fresh cauliflower:  increase the cook time to 4 minutes
  • Use cream and regular butter if don't need dairy free options
  • Substitute the grated Parmesan cheese for nutritional yeast, if desired
  • Healthy alternative for weeknights

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 733mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 109mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg