Cauliflower Puree

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Photo: EARL CARTER
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4

To garnish this creamy side dish, saute a few sliced cauliflower florets in a bit of butter until tender and lightly golden.

Ingredients

  • 1 head (1 ¾ pounds) cauliflower, stem and tough stalks trimmed, florets roughly chopped

  • 1 cup water or chicken stock, preferably homemade

  • 2 to 3 tablespoons sour cream

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened

  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. Combine cauliflower and water or chicken stock in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until cauliflower is very tender, about 10 minutes.

  2. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cauliflower to the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons cooking liquid, 15 to 20 seconds. Add sour cream and butter, and process 5 to 10 seconds more. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

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