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cauliflower mash with crispy mushrooms

purple cauliflower mash
[category] Appetizer, Side Dish
[published] July 25, 2022
[PREP] 15 minutes
[COOK] 15 minutes
[TOTAL] 30 minutes
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Ingredients

cauliflower mash

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream (or nut milk, if vegan)
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • salt and pepper

toppings

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 cup farro cooked
  • fresh basil

lemon tahini dressing

  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2-3 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Break down the cauliflower head into smaller pieces. Add them to the boiling water, or use a steam basket to steam them above the boiling water. Cook until the cauliflower is soft and fork tender, about 5-6 minutes.
  2. Remove the cauliflower from the pot and transfer to a blender. Add heavy cream, garlic, salt and pepper, and blend until smooth.
  3. Add the olive oil to a large pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the mushrooms and cook until crispy, about 10 minutes. The key to getting crispy mushrooms is not overcrowding the pan. You may need to use two pans or go in two batches depending on the size of your pan.
  4. To make the dressing, add all the ingredients to a bowl (starting with 1 tbsp of water) and whisk until smooth. If the dressing is really thick, add more water until it is more runny and pourable.
  5. To plate everything, add the cauliflower mash to a large bowl and smooth it out. Top with cooked farro, crispy mushrooms, lemon tahini dressing, and fresh basil. Eat it while it's hot and enjoy!