Lemon Parmesan Mashed Cauliflower

Roasted cauliflower mashed up with lemon, garlic and Parmesan cheese. They're sometimes called "mock" or "faux" mashed potatoes and make a tasty low-carb replacement for them

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing pan
• 1 big head cauliflower (about 8 - 9 cups florets)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• coarse salt and fresh pepper
• the zest of one lemon (just the yellow, not the pith)
• 1 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 - 4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
• 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1.     Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a large baking sheet generously with olive oil.
2.     Place the cauliflower on the baking sheet and drizzle the oil and minced garlic over top. Use your hands to massage the oil all over the cauliflower and spread out in one layer. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Cook until fork tender 25 - 35 minutes - being careful not to overcook because your mash won't be as creamy.
3.     Place the cauliflower in a food processor or blender with the lemon zest, juice, butter and 2 tablespoons heavy cream to start. Pulse until smooth and creamy adding more heavy cream as needed. Continue processing until fluffy.
4.     Remove to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan cheese, season to taste with salt and pepper and add more lemon juice if desired.