Vegan cauliflower mash with lentils & mushrooms

Cauliflower Mash with Lentils & Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Cauliflower Mash with Lentils & Mushrooms Recipe
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3

by Analiese Trimber

3 servings

20 Minutes

calories

334g

carb

31g

fat

20g

protein

15g

tools

Blender or food processor
Large pan

Ingredients

12 oz Frozen riced cauliflower
4 tbsp Olive oil
2 ½ tbsp Coconut cream
1 tsp Kosher salt
¾ tsp Ground pepper
½ tsp Garlic powder
8 oz Sliced mushrooms
15 oz Canned lentils
⅛ tsp Cayenne pepper
¼ tsp Chili powder
2 cups Spinach

Instructions

1

Prepare cauliflower rice to package instructions.
2

Transfer cauliflower, coconut cream, ½ salt, ¼ tsp pepper, garlic powder, and 3 tbsp olive oil to a blender and blend until smooth.
3

In a large pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5-6 minutes, or until nearly done.
4

Drain lentils and add to the pan, along with ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, cayenne pepper, ¼ tsp garlic powder, and chili powder.

·

Let simmer for 4-5 minutes, until lentils are warm.
5

Serve! Top cauliflower mash with spinach and lentil mushroom blend. Optional: garnish with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes.

A Hearty Vegan Dish for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner

Searching for a versatile and hearty dish that can be eaten for breakfast or dinner? Look no further. This creamy cauliflower mash with lentils & mushrooms recipe showcases the versatility of plants and plant-based eating by using only a few simple and nutritious ingredients and transforming them into complex and delicious flavors!

For this recipe, we use frozen riced cauliflower because it’s convenient and time-saving, without sacrificing nutritional value or taste. If you are more of a potato person, that’s cool too! You can easily replace the cauliflower with polenta or potatoes. We prefer cauliflower rice because it’s a low-carb alternative to grains. It’s also high in fiber, a good source of antioxidants, and packed with nutrients and vitamins. If you would like to use a food processor instead of a blender, it’s your choice because both work equally well in this situation. If you have neither, a potato ricer might work also.

This dish would not be the same without the addition of the powerful mushroom. These nutrient-packed fungi boost memory, bone and heart health, reduce aging, and give you energy. For this recipe, we sauté mushrooms for 5 to 6 minutes or until nearly done for the perfect consistency and flavor.

Move on over chickpeas, lentils are taking over. The versatile lentil is a staple for vegan cooking as a plant-based protein. Lentils are high in protein, a good source of iron and folic acid, and full of fiber and calcium. In a time crunch, a.k.a. super hungry? Conveniently canned lentils can reduce cook time by at least 30 minutes!

This simple ingredient recipe is jam-packed with nutritious value in every bite! With less than 400 calories and 15 grams protein per serving, this creamy cauliflower mash with lentils & mushrooms recipe is a dish that can fit into many meal plans. Enjoy this dish for breakfast with a fried egg on top if you’re not following a plant-based meal plan!