Simple Cauliflower Mash (GF)

1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into small florets (about 6 to 7 cups)

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• Fine sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Directions:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook until very tender, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid and then drain well and transfer cauliflower to a food processor. Add oil and reserved water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and purée until smooth. (Or, mash cauliflower with a potato masher). Season with salt and pepper and serve.

* Add a few crushed garlic cloves, or 1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder; adding a few tablespoons of  parmesan cheese is also tasty.

* You can substitute the olive oil and reserved water for up to 1/4 cup of milk, cream or butter. Start will less and add.