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Mashed Cauliflower with Stewed Mushrooms

The rich and creamy texture of this puree, topped with succulent stewed mushrooms, has everything to please the palate and please the most picky eaters .
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Ingredients

Mashed cauliflower

  • 3 yukon gold potatoes peeled and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled
  • 6 cups of milk
  • 2 cauliflowers cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice

Stewed mushrooms

  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 chopped shallots
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 1 ½ lb sliced mushrooms
  • 2 tsp. chopped thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • ¼ cup red wine
  • ¼ cup butter cut into cubes
  • 2 tbsp. chopped Italian parsley

Instructions

  • Put the potatoes, garlic and milk in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Add the cauliflower.
  • Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes and cauliflower are tender.
  • Drain vegetables and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Puree the vegetables in a food processor with the cooking liquid and heavy cream.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and add the lemon juice.
  • Reheat before serving.

Stewed mushrooms:

  • Pour oil in a large skillet over high heat.
  • Sauté shallots and garlic for 30 seconds.
  • Add mushrooms and thyme, and sauté until the mushrooms have rendered their juice (about 4 minutes).
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add wine and bring to a boil.
  • Let reduce to thicken the sauce slightly (about 5 minutes).
  • Reduce heat to low and add the butter.
  • The sauce will thicken a little more.
  • Simmer until the mushrooms are coated with the sauce (2 minutes).
  • Adjust seasoning if necessary and add the parsley.
  • Pour a ladle of mashed cauliflower into bowls.
  • Top with mushrooms and drizzle with a little sauce.
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