Cheesy Cauliflower Puree
“Better than Potatoes”
1 serving of cheesy cauliflower puree (“Better than Potatoes” ) contains 291 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 20% carbs, 63% fat, and 17% protein. This is a good source of protein (23% of your Daily Value), fiber (21% of your Daily Value), and potassium (19% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 2 servings
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 12 minutes
Ingredients
Cheddar cheese 2 oz or 57g
Directions
- Clean and trim the cauliflower, breaking it into medium-sized pieces.
- Place cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl with heavy whipping cream and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 6 minutes.
- Stir to coat cauliflower with the cream/butter mixture. Microwave for another 6 minutes on high.
- Remove from the microwave and put into a high-speed blender or food processor along with the cheese. Puree until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of cheesy cauliflower puree (345g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 291 | |
| Fats | 22g | 28% |
| Saturated fats | 13g | 65% |
| Trans fats | 1g | |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 355mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 15g | 6% |
| Net carbs | 10g | |
| Fiber | 6g | 21% |
| Sugar | 6g | |
| Protein | 13g | |
| Calcium | 268mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 914mg | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4μg | 3% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 46μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 139mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 11% |
| Fluoride | 13μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 176μg | 44% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.4mg | 19% |
| Niacin | 1mg | 9% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2mg | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 275mg | 39% |
| Retinol | 181μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 10μg | 18% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.1mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A IU | 680IU | |
| Vitamin A | 185μg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3μg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 142mg | 158% |
| Vitamin D IU | 15IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.4μg | |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 47μg | 40% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 16% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 6g | |
| Sucrose | 0g | |
| Glucose | 3g | |
| Fructose | 3g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 13g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1g | |
| Trans fats | 1g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.1g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0.4g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 1g | |
| Arginine | 0.4g | |
| Aspartic acid | 1g | |
| Cystine | 0.1g | |
| Glutamic acid | 2g | |
| Glycine | 0.4g | |
| Histidine | 0.3g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 1g | |
| Lysine | 1g | |
| Methionine | 0.2g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 0.5g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.4g | |
| Valine | 1g | |
