Kale Cauliflower Mash

This cauliflower mash is a delicious alternative to mashed potatoes. A perfect Monday night dinner to reign in a weekend of chocolate-stout cake-eating (coming Friday!).

1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
olive oil
salt
pepper
4 cloves garlic
1 head kale, tough stems removed, leaves chopped
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup parmesan

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Toss the cauliflower with some olive oil, salt, and pepper and spread it out in a single layer on a cookie sheet or in a roasting pan. Roast for 30-45 minutes, until tender and beginning to brown.

Meanwhile, preheat a saute pan at medium-high then add more olive oil, kale, garlic, salt and pepper. Saute for a few minutes, until the kale is tender.

When the cauliflower is done roasting, mash it with the milk and parmesan. I followed a potato masher with an immersion blender. If you steam or boil the cauliflower it will be easier to mash, but you'll lose the delicious roasted flavor. Once mashed, stir in the kale.