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Weight Watchers Recipe of the Day: Skinny Pumpkin Cauliflower Mash
I'm really not a fan of straight cauliflower mash as a substitute for potatoes.
So, I was pleasantly surprised how much I loved this skinny version with garlic and canned pumpkin, which caught my eye as I was skimming through the September | October issue of Taste of Home (affiliate link).
Skinny Pumpkin Cauliflower Garlic Mash
And you can always substitute fresh pumpkin puree for canned to help boost the flavor.
Pumpkin Cauliflower Mash Recipe Notes
The original recipe was written for the stovetop.
I adapted it for the microwave (affiliate link), using myPampered Chef Large Micro Cooker for Microwave (affiliate link), a tool that makes steaming vegetables easy and effortless.
Cauliflower Florets
In addition to being delicious, this skinny pumpkin cauliflower garlic mash is low in fat and carbs and high in fiber. Another Weight Watchers WIN-WIN!
According to my calculations, each serving has 87 calories and:
1 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
1 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
1 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
2 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
To see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site, Click here!
Rod gave this high marks too. It's definitely something I'll be making again very soon.
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Skinny Pumpkin Cauliflower Garlic Mash Recipe
A simple, healthy and delicious side dish the entire family gobbled up. This is definitely a new favorite.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Servings (adjustable): 6
Calories: 87
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower, roughly chopped (about 6 cups)
- 3 garlic cloves
- ⅓ cup reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
Place the cauliflower and garlic in a microwave (affiliate link) safe dish. Cover and cook on high until tender, about 10 minutes.
Drain and transfer to a food processor (affiliate link).
Add the cream cheese, pumpkin, thyme, salt, cayenne and pepper. Process until smooth.
Return to the microwave (affiliate link) safe dish. Cover and cook until heated through, 1 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 cup
Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.
1 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
1 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
1 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
2 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Skinny Pumpkin Cauliflower Garlic Mash Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 87Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 4g16%
Protein 4g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: healthy mashed cauliflower, pumpkin cauliflower smash
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Source: Taste of Home (affiliate link) (Sept/Oct 2014)
*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
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Martha is the founder and main content writer for Simple-Nourished-Living.
A longtime lifetime WW at goal, she is committed to balancing her love of food and desire to stay slim while savoring life and helping others do the same.
She is the author of the Smart Start 28-Day Weight Loss Challenge.
A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she's not experimenting in the kitchen, you're likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.
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Brenda
Hello, I found your site this past week and I love it. Last night I tried your pumpkin cauliflower mash and OMG it was so good. I served it with chicken supreme (chicken breast with wing attached) and a simple salad. My husband thought it was squash or sweet potato. I will be making this again for sure and with thanksgiving coming up it will certainly be on the menu, thank you
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Martha McKinnon
Hi Brenda! Welcome! I'm so glad you found me and liked the pumpkin cauliflower mash. It's one of our favorites too. Perfect for fall! Thanks for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful comment. I really appreciate it 🙂
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Annemarie
Could you use the frozen cauliflower mash for this recipe? How would would you adjust it? Thanks for all the great recipes.
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