Instant Pot Ranch-Flavored Mashed Cauliflower

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons ranch salad dressing

Directions

1. Add the cauliflower florets, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, salt, pepper, and vegetable broth to the Instant Pot.
2. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the valve is set to “sealing”.
3. Select the manual setting and set the time to 5 minutes.
4. Once the time is up, carefully quick release the pressure by moving the valve to “venting”.
5. Drain the cauliflower mixture, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid.
6. Add the butter, sour cream, ranch dressing, and reserved liquid to the cauliflower and mash with a potato masher or use an immersion blender to blend until smooth and creamy.
7. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamins C and K.
• It is also high in dietary fiber, folate, and manganese.
• Mashed cauliflower can be used in place of mashed potatoes in many dishes.
• This dish is great for low-carb and keto diets.