Time still seems to be flying by for me lately, and somehow Canadian Thanksgiving has crept up so fast that it's only a few days away! I haven't even thought of any recipes or dishes that I could contribute to our family's meal this weekend, but I'm sure that it will be delicious no matter what!
I don't usually post side dish recipes on my blog because I tend to make one-dish meals for myself, but Thanksgiving for a vegetarian is the perfect opportunity to make a meal out of a bunch of side dishes, so I thought today's recipe would fit in perfectly with the upcoming holiday!
While I love regular mashed potatoes, I also like trying different versions of mashed vegetables, like this mashed rutabaga and this beet-parsnip mash I've made in the past.
I loved how fluffy and creamy this was, and while I was perfectly happy eating it on it's own, it also worked really well as a topping for thick and hearty slices of bread - I ate mine with my leftover pumpkin beer bread, which paired together nicely!
I hope my Canadian readers have a great long weekend filled with food, family, and relaxing! I plan on stuffing myself with veggies and pumpkin pie :)
Cauliflower Pumpkin Mash
1/2 head cauliflower, chopped
1 cup canned pureed pumpkin
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp plain yogurt
(optional)
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp sea salt
Dash of nutmeg
Dash of cayenne (optional,
for a spicier mash)
Ground pepper
Bring a medium pot of water
(filled a couple of inches high) to a boil over medium-high heat. Place
cauliflower pieces in a steamer basket and place the steamer in the pot. Steam,
covered, for about 10 minutes, until cauliflower is tender. Remove from heat
and let cool until safe to handle.
Place cauliflower and all
remaining ingredients in a food processor and process until everything is
pureed (you can leave it a bit chunky if you like). Taste and adjust seasoning
if desired.
Serve as a side dish or on
top of toast.
Makes about 4 side servings