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We replaced half the potatoes with cauliflower for a lower carb, diabetes-friendly version of classic mashed potatoes. Leaving the skin on the potatoes adds additional fiber and nutrients. Pair this side dish with Roast Beef with Creamy Horseradish Sauce for a comforting meat-and-potatoes meal that fits in any diabetes or heart-healthy meal plan!

We’re not going to say that this mashed cauliflower tastes exactly like mashed potatoes, but it’s so good we promise you won’t mind. This dish makes a great low carb addition to a classic “meat and potatoes” meal. We suggest pairing with this Garlic Sesame Pork Tenderloin and Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan.

Trade out mashed potatoes for this low-carb copycat! Cauliflower easily replaces potatoes in this flavorful side dish.

The potato is the star of this comfort-food side dish, but a nonstarchy vegetable plays a surprising supporting role. The result is light and luscious. Smart Swaps: The original mashed potato recipe (serving size: 1/2 cup) had 130 calories, 8 g fat (4.7 g sat. fat, 0.3 g trans fat), 15 g carbohydrate, and 770 mg sodium. * Mashing options: Put the mixture through a ricer or a food processor for a smooth mash. Mash with a potato masher for a coarse mash. Veggie Helper: Cauliflower, which has less starch than potato, helps cut in half the carbohydrate grams in this dish. Less Fat: Fat-free

Craving Asian food but don’t want all the carbs? Try this healthier version of peanut chicken that substitutes white rice for riced cauliflower! Cauliflower is a great low-carb alternative to rice that offers an extra serving of nutritious veggies to this classic dish.

Having diabetes doesn’t mean you have to cut out starchy foods completely. You can still enjoy them in the right portion sizes! This recipe for mashed potatoes skips the butter and cream and uses healthier ingredients to make a dish that is still tasty and full of flavor.

Finely chopped cauliflower can be a remarkable nonstarchy side that’s lower in calories and carbohydrate than rice. Or make it a main dish by adding chicken breast, shrimp or tofu. To make this recipe even easier, start with packaged "riced" cauliflower that can be found fresh or frozen in many grocery stores.

A whole roasted cauliflower is an impressive centerpiece to a plant-based meal. This low carb show-stopper is well worth the cook time—it tastes as good as it looks, and the prep is quick and easy.

Cauliflower is a great nonstarchy vegetable to cook as the holidays come up. Try this savory recipe out that will pair great with some Roasted Turkey and Vegetables.

Serve these tasty little tots to the family as a side with dinner. Not only are these a much healthier and diabetes-friendly version of classic tater tots, but the flavor is so similar, they may not realize they are eating cauliflower!