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"Cheesy" Cauliflower Mash with Coconut "Bacon"

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Ingredients
  

For the Cauliflower Mash

  • 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1½ tablespoons ghee (or sub vegan butter)
  • 1 tablespoon white chickpea miso
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • black pepper to taste

For the Coconut "Bacon"

  • 1 cup large unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
  • ½ tablespoon coconut nectar or maple syrup

Instructions
 

Make the Coconut "Bacon"

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the coconut flakes in a medium bowl. Add the coconut aminos, liquid smoke, and coconut nectar or maple syrup. Toss to coat. 
  • Spread coconut flakes evenly on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12 to 14 minutes.

Make the Cauliflower Mash

  • Steam cauliflower florets by heating 2 cups of water in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cover and allow to cook until soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer half of the cauliflower to a food processor and blend until creamy. Add the remaining cauliflower and blend again until everything is completely smooth.
  • Add the nutritional yeast, ghee, miso, sea salt, garlic powder and onion powder. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as you need to until everything is combined. 

Combine

  • Transfer Cauliflower Mash to a bowl or microwave safe dish to heat a little more until hot. Top with coconut bacon and enjoy.