Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes With Kale & Bacon

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Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes With Kale & Bacon 

Ingredients:

• 1 Large Head of Cauliflower, chopped into florets
• 3 oz. or half a 6oz. container FAGE Total 0% Plain Greek Yogurt
• 1 or 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 1/2 Tsp. Chicken Base or 2 crushed  Chicken Bouillon Cubes
• Sea Salt and Pepper
• 1 bunch of Kale, ribs removed & sliced or a large handful of Spinach, chopped
• 2 strips of Bacon crumbled
• 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan (optional)
• Fresh Parsley chopped

Directions:

• Place cut cauliflower in large pot and fill with enough water to cover.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until cauliflower is tender, for about a hour, or until well done, and soft.
• Drain the cauliflower, then add yogurt, garlic, bouillon, salt, pepper
• Use a hand or immersion blender to mash and combine ingredients.
• Add Parmesan and stir in cooked kale or spinach & bacon.
• Place in serving bowl or into individual bowls.
• Make an indentation on the top of the potatoes and place a small amount of butter if desired.
• Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
• Serve

Other Ingredient Ideas:

• Turkey Bacon, crumbled
• Onions, chopped fine
• Chives
• Real Butter, to taste

Nutritional Facts: (Serves 4)

• 167 Calories
• 9g Fat
• 4g Carbs
• 12g Protein