healthier mashed potatoes

if you're anything like me, you'll agree that there's something special about creamy, garlicky, buttery mashed potatoes.  ever since i was a little kid i've been a sucker for spuds. there's nothing wrong with potatoes, but why not try to make this delicious dish a little healthier? that's exactly what i did tonight by substituting cauliflower and parsnips for the starchy alternative. the result: i'm so full i can barely move.

below is the "recipe" i used. i actually just made it up as i went along, but the mashed potatoes turned out great so i'll pretend that it is a tried and true recipe!

ingredients:
1 large head organic cauliflower, washed and chopped
1 large parsnip
1 bunch green onions, chopped
earth balance vegan butter
olive oil
salt
*truffle salt

steam the cauliflower and parsnips until soft.
put the cauliflower and parsnips in a cuisinart and blend with olive oil (roughly 1/3 cup) and earth balance (1/4-1/3 cup). add green onions and salt to taste. voila!

you can really add as much or as little salt, olive oil, and earth balance as you want.  more earth balance = creamier texture.

by no means are potatoes unhealthy, but if you want a lighter, lower carb alternative, try this recipe. you won't be disappointed!

*if you have truffle salt, sprinkle it on top of the finished product. it will blow your mind. if you don't have truffle salt, i'm sorry. go here and buy it now.