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Mock Sweet Potato Casserole

https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/pecan-roasted-better-than-sweet-potato-casserole-low-carb-paleo/  Ingredients Veg 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed 1 medium head of cauliflower, chopped to florets 4 T unsalted butter 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp black pepper Topping 2 cups pecans (divide into 1.5 cup and 0.5 cup quantities) 1/4 cup monk fruit allulose blend (or "brown sugar" monk fruit allulose blend) 1 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp sea salt 2 T unsalted butter Casserole 2.5 T unsalted butter 2 T monk fruit allulose blend (or "brown sugar" monk fruit allulose blend) 2 tsp granulated splenda 1/2 tsp of pumpkin spice 1/4 tsp salt 3 T heavy cream Instructions Veg Roasting Preheat oven to 400° F.  Line baking sheet w/ lightly greased foil, or parchment. Toss cubed squash, cauliflower florets, 2 T melted butter, salt, cinnamon, and black pepper in a bowl. Arrange vegetables in a single layer on the baking sheets.  Roast for 30-35 min until soft and golden. Kee

Cauliflower Fried Rice

Ingredients Frozen riced cauliflower (or 1 medium cauliflower head) 2 T sesame oil 1/2 package peas & carrots frozen mix 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 eggs 3 T soy sauce 6 green onions, chopped Instructions If using a cauliflower head, shred it into rice in a food processor.  If using pre-riced cauliflower, nuke it until it is thawed and somewhat warm. Heat 1T oil on medium-low.  Stir fry in peas, carrots, and garlic for ~5 min. Add remaining oil and cauliflower rice, stir fry. Make a divot in the middle and crack the eggs into it.  Stir gently until eggs are fully cooked. Serve garnished with green onion, adding soy sauce. 4 servings (165 cal, 9.6 carbs)

Cauliflower-Cream of Mushroom Soup

Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 small head of cauliflower or riced cauliflower salt and pepper to taste 3 Tbsp butter plud 1 tbsp olive oil 2½ pounds portabello mushrooms 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 cup dry white wine (I used cooking wine) 3-4 cups chicken stock, or vegetable or mushroom stock ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley Instructions Preheat oven to 400 F. Roughly chop cauliflower into large florets. Toss in 1-2 tsp of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and arrange in an even layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, roughly chop your mushrooms, removing and discarding any thick woody stems (especially the stems of portobello and shiitake). Heat butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat in a large thick-bottomed pot. Once the butter is sizzling, add the mushrooms, lightly season with salt and pepper, and stir to coat. Cook the mushrooms until th

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

A simple, nearly meatless dinner that can benefit from advance prep.  There's no attempt to make the cauli masquerade as potatoes, leaving the loaded toppings to run the show.