Description
Savor this Low Carb Comfort Food, a hearty and cozy meal featuring mashed cauliflower, sautéed vegetables, and ground turkey or beef. Delicious, satisfying, and guilt-free, perfect for weeknight dinners or family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cauliflower head, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey or beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Steam cauliflower until tender; mash with cream cheese, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms in olive oil.
- Add ground meat and seasonings; cook until browned.
- Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Layer meat in a baking dish, top with mashed cauliflower, sprinkle cheeses.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden. Garnish and serve.
Notes
Steam cauliflower well to avoid watery mash. Use cream cheese for extra richness. Can be made ahead and baked later. Reheat leftovers gently to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 casserole portion
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg