Palmito amassado cremoso, alternativa ao purê de batata (baixo em carboidratos e FODMAP)

Ingredientes

• 6 cups cold water
• 2 14-ounce cans whole hearts of palm, drained and rinsed
• 4 ounces cream cheese (lactose-free if needed)
• 2 tablespoons ghee or butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil
• 2 - 4 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice, lactose-free if needed)
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon liquid stevia or sweetener of choice to taste (optional)
• Fresh chives, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Modo de preparo

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   --- Instant Pot Instructions: ---

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   Add cold water to your 6-quart Instant Pot, 8-quart Instant Pot, or comparable electric pressure cooker. Place the hearts of palm directly in the water.

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   Close the lid, set the pressure release valve to "Sealing," and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.

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   When the cooking cycle is complete, quick release the pressure. Carefully pour the contents of the pot through a colander and set in the sink to drain.

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   Add cooked hearts of palm, cream cheese, melted ghee or butter, garlic-infused oil, milk, salt, and pepper to a blender or food processor. Secure the lid and blend until creamy. Taste and adjust milk and seasonings as needed. If not blending smoothly, add more milk in 1 tablespoon increments until it starts to blend. If too acidic, add liquid stevia or sweetener of choice in very small quantities until acidity dissipates but doesn't completely disappear.

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   Garnish with fresh chopped chives (optional) and serve like mashed potatoes. Scroll up for a list of complementary main dishes!

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   --- Stovetop Instructions: ---

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   Add cold water and hearts of palm to a 3-quart saucepan. Place on the stovetop over high heat and bring to a boil.

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   Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-high and simmer the hearts of palm for about 30 minutes, or until softened.

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    Carefully pour contents of the pot through a colander and set in the sink to drain.

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    Add cooked hearts of palm, cream cheese, melted ghee or butter, garlic-infused oil, milk, salt, and pepper to a blender or food processor. Secure the lid and blend until creamy. Taste and adjust milk and seasonings as needed. If not blending smoothly, add more milk in 1 tablespoon increments until it starts to blend. If too acidic, add stevia or sweetener of choice in very small quantities until acidity dissipates but doesn't completely disappear.

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    Garnish with fresh chopped chives (optional) and serve like mashed potatoes. Scroll up for a list of complementary main dishes!