Whipped Cauliflower and Potatoes

• 1 cup potatoes, cut up and soaked
• 3 cups cauliflower
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1/4 cup half & half or nondairy creamer
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

1. Leach potatoes to reduce potassium content.  Peel, cut into small pieces and soak in 10 cups tap water for 2 to 4 hours. Drain.
2. In a medium-size pot, boil cauliflower and potatoes for 25 minutes.  Drain and place in food processor or mixing bowl.
3. Add margarine, half & half and salt.  Process or mix on high speed until smooth.  Serve hot.

• Calories: 80
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbohydrate: 11 g
• Fat: 3 g
• Cholesterol: 4 mg
• Sodium: 52 mg
• Potassium: 178 mg
• Phosphorus: 55 mg
• Calcium: 27 mg
• Fiber: 2.6 g

Renal and renal diabetic food choices

• 1/2 starch
• 1/2 fat
• 1 vegetable, medium potassium