Spiced cauliflower mash recipe

Brighten up boring veg with this spiced cauliflower mash recipe.

Mashed potato is a side dish favourite for many people, and this version with added cauliflower and spices is a great way to pack in more nutrients. Cauliflower is rarely the centre of attention when it comes to health-boosting vegetables, but it’s an excellent source of various B vitamins, vitamins C and K, as well as choline and omega-3 fatty acids – to name just a few of the nutrients it delivers.   

Ingredients (serves 8)

2tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
10cm piece fresh ginger, finely chopped
1tsp turmeric
2tsp ground cumin
2tsp ground coriander
2 cauliflowers, broken into florets
2 large floury potatoes, peeled and chopped
600ml vegetable stock
100ml crème fraîche  

Method

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and cook for three to four minutes then stir in the ginger and spices and cook for a further minute.

Tip in the cauliflower and potato and toss well to coat in the spices and onion mixture. Pour over the stock, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until the vegetables are very tender. At this point the stock will have reduced by half.

Add the crème fraîche, then mash using either a potato masher or a fork, until you have a rough-textured creamy mash.

Recipe courtesy of Waitrose