Keto Omaha

Mofongo is a Puerto Rican staple, traditionally made with mashed plantains, garlic, and crispy pork cracklings. But in this keto-friendly version, we swap the plantains for roasted cauliflower while keeping all the bold, garlicky, and savory flavors intact! Serve it with garlic shrimp or slow-cooked pork for a complete island-inspired meal.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

🥦 For the Keto Mofongo:

• 1 small head cauliflower (cut into florets)

• 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic (minced)

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

• ¼ teaspoon cumin

• ½ cup pork rinds (crushed, for texture)

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1 tablespoon lime juice

🔥 For the Garlic Shrimp (Optional Topping):

• 1 lb shrimp (peeled & deveined)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 tablespoon lime juice

• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

🥑 For Garnish:

• ½ avocado (sliced)

• Fresh cilantro

• Lime wedges

Instructions

1️⃣ Roast the Cauliflower:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.

• Toss cauliflower florets with avocado oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin.

• Roast for 20-25 minutes until golden and tender.

2️⃣ Mash the Keto Mofongo Base:

• Transfer roasted cauliflower to a bowl.

• Add butter, garlic, lime juice, and crushed pork rinds.

• Mash with a potato masher or immersion blender until a chunky consistency forms.

🔥 Pro Tip: Want a more authentic texture? Fry the mashed cauliflower in a pan for 2-3 minutes to create crispy edges!

3️⃣ Prepare the Garlic Shrimp (Optional):

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

• Add garlic, shrimp, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

• Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until shrimp is pink and cooked through.

• Finish with lime juice and fresh cilantro.

4️⃣ Assemble & Serve!

• Spoon Keto Mofongo onto a plate and shape into a mound or ball.

• Top with garlic shrimp or shredded pork.

• Garnish with avocado slices, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.

🔥 Pro Tip: Pair it with a drizzle of keto-friendly garlic butter sauce for even more flavor!

Nutrition Info (Per Serving – Keto Mofongo Only)

• Calories: ~320

• Protein: ~15g

• Fat: ~26g

• Net Carbs: ~6g