Mushroom Cauliflower Sauce

 [6 servings: 1 Green, 1-1/2 Condiments, 1 Fat]

 

Ingredients:

 

 1-1/2 cups cauliflower florets (3 Green) *Reserve 1-1/2 cup liquid from cooking Cauliflower
 4 teaspoon garlic, minced (4 Condiments)
2 tsp olive oil (2 Fat)
1-1/2 cups vegetable broth (<1g =1-1/2 Condiment)
1-1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (3 Green)
 4 wedges Light Laughing Cow cheese (2 Fat)
1/2 tsp salt (2 Condiment)
1/4 tsp black pepper (1/2 Condiment)
6 Tablespoons Half & Half (2 Fat)
 1 cup Cashew milk (1 Condiment)
Note: *Coconut milk can work too, but may alter the flavor a touch.

Directions:

~Bring the water to a boil in a large pan. Add the cauliflower florets and reduce to a simmer. Cook covered, until fork tender, about 7-10 minutes.
~Use a slotted spoon to scoop the cauliflower pieces into the blender. Add 1 cup water cauliflower was cooked in.
~Heat olive oil in large pan over medium-low heat. Sauté freshly minced garlic until soft and fragrant but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
~Using a rubber spatula, scrape garlic and oil quickly into the blender. Add Laughing Cow Cheese, salt, pepper, 1/2 & 1/2, and milk to blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds until the sauce is very smooth, adding more cauliflower liquid depending on thickness desired.
~In the skillet saute the sliced mushrooms until done. Add in the Cauliflower puree.
~Simmer on low, stirring constantly for 10 minutes.
~Divide into 6 even servings.
*Use Mushroom Cauliflower Sauce for Casseroles, Chicken Zucchini or Spaghetti Squash

For Tuna Casserole:

[Per Serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 1-1/2 Condiment, 1 Fat]

*In a Medium mixing bowl toss together:

 1 serving of the Mushroom Cauliflower sauce per person (1 Green, 1-1/2 Condiment, 1 Fat)

1 cup spiraled Zucchini or 1 cup Spaghetti Squash per person (2 Green)

7 ounces flaked can Tuna in water, drained per person (1 Lean)

 

**Adapted from my Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce recipe!

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