Ingredients
- 900g cauliflower florets
- 240ml low-sodium chicken broth
- 5g salt (plus to taste)
- 42g unsalted butter (cubed)
- 5g fresh thyme (chopped)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a wide pot, bring chicken broth and salt to a boil.
- Add cauliflower florets, reduce heat to low, cover, and steam for 20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Transfer cooked cauliflower to a food processor using a slotted spoon.
- Whisk butter into 3 tablespoons of hot broth until smooth in the pot.
- Pour the butter mixture into the processor with thyme, pepper, and additional salt if desired.
- Blend until completely smooth; adjust texture with warm broth if needed.
- Serve warm as an elegant side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Steaming/Blending
- Cuisine: Contemporary
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup or approximately 60g
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For a vegan version, substitute unsalted butter with vegan butter or olive oil and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Experiment by adding roasted garlic or your favorite herbs for extra flavor.