Creamy Cauliflower Purée
Silky, rich, and ultra-smooth, this elegant cauliflower purée is infused with fresh thyme, butter, and a touch of chicken broth—perfect as a refined side dish for roasted meats or seafood.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering & Blending
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 900 g cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 240 ml low-sodium chicken broth
- 42 g unsalted butter
- 5 g fresh thyme
- 5 g salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, add cauliflower, chicken broth, thyme, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is very tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Remove from heat and discard the thyme sprigs.
- Using a blender or immersion blender, purée the cauliflower and broth mixture until completely smooth.
- Add in the butter and blend again until fully incorporated and silky.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with a drizzle of olive oil or extra thyme if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.
- Perfect alternative to mashed potatoes for a low-carb meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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