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Roasted Cauliflower and Fennel Mash

Roasted cauliflower and fennel roasted and mashed with Parmesan cheese for a delicious side dish.
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Side Dish, vegetable dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1 bulb fennel bulb
  • 1 shallot cut into quarters
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp oil I prefer avocado oil.
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp cracked pepper I prefer a mixed pepper blend.

Instructions
 

  • Set oven to 425°
  • Cut cauliflower into florets and add to a heavy roasting pan. I prefer my cast iron casserole pan.
  • Roughly chop the fennel bulb and add to the cauliflower.
  • To the cauliflower, add the garlic and shallot.
  • Toss all of this with the salt, pepper, and oil.
  • Roast for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  • Add the roasted mixture to a bowl and puree with the butter, Parmesan cheese, and cream.
  • Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
  • I like to serve mine topped with a dollop of butter.
Keyword cauliflower, cauliflower mash, roasted cauliflower
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