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Keto Friendly "Potatoes"
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If you have found yourself in a side dish rut, this recipe is an excellent way to shake things up a bit! Especially if you are looking for a low carb option.
I stumbled across a version of this recipe a few years ago and have since made it my own. This has become a family favorite and really does make you feel like you are indulging in creamy, smooth mashed potatoes!
Low Carb Side Dishes
Low carb side dishes are a great option for those following a low-carbohydrate diet, as they can help keep blood sugar levels stable and promote weight loss. If you’re anything like me, you can get stuck cooking the same thing over and over again. Especially if you are looking for low carb options. Roasted and steamed vegetables are great, but sometimes it’s nice to have something different.
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Versatile Vegetable
Cauliflower is an incredibly versatile vegetable that can be used in a wide range of dishes. It has a mild flavor that allows it to blend seamlessly with other ingredients, making it a popular choice for low-carb and keto diets. Cauliflower can be roasted, sautéed, mashed, or pureed, and can be used as a low-carb substitute for rice, pizza crust, or mashed potatoes. The possibilities are endless with this nutritious and adaptable vegetable.
Easy Prep
This dish comes together really easily and requires minimal effort. Start by rinsing a head of cauliflower and chop into bite size pieces. I cook mine right in the microwave in a vegetable steamer, but you can cook this on a stovetop as well. I use a vegetable steamer similar to this one. Steam the veggies and drain once they are cooked through. Drain and let sit uncovered for about 5 minutes, then drain again. Do not skip this step! Doing this will allow for extra moisture to be removed from the cauliflower. Skipping this step will change the consistency of your dish.
What You'll Need
This dish comes together with only a few ingredients and it’s likely you have everything you need without making an extra trip to the store.
Ingredients:
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 1-2 tablespoons of butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- Cheese or toppings of your choice (optional)
Directions:
Rinse cauliflower and chop into bite sized pieces. Steam in microwave or on stovetop until cooked through. Drain and let sit uncovered for about 5 minutes. Drain again after 5 minutes and add to blender. I use a Ninja blender. Add remaining ingredients until you get a smooth consistency. Transfer to oiled dish and put in 350 degree oven for about 15-20 minutes. The cauliflower is already cooked, so you are just warming it through. If desired, add cheese, bacon bits, chives, or other topping of your choice and place under broiler to melt.
Stuffed Mushrooms with Cream Cheese & Bacon
Low Carb appetizer or side dish!
Ingredients
- 1 lb Mushrooms
- ¼ Cup Bacon Bits
- ¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese
- 4 Ounces Cream Cheese
- 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Chives (plus more for garnish)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and place a silpat mat on a baking sheet
- Clean off mushrooms with damp paper towel and remove stems. Set stems aside.
- Brush the mushrooms with the olive oil.
- Chop up mushroom stems and add to bacon, parmesan cheese, cream cheese, garlic, chives, salt and pepper. Combine all ingredients.
- Fill the mushrooms.
- Bake for 15 minutes until mushrooms are cooked through.
- Garnish with additional chopped chives and enjoy!
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Rebecca
Hello, I am Rebecca! I am so glad you are here on this journey with me! Here, I am sharing my passions including gardening, cooking, baking, crafting, natural living and so much more! In addition to the content I share on my YouTube page, I also write a blog.
It took a long time for the things I am passionate about to awaken within me. Now that they have, I am eager to share them with others.
Among the many things I am passionate about, gardening is one of them. In addition to gardening, I also enjoy different areas of art, crafting, photography and home project DIY.
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