Meaning of fauxtatoes | Babel Free
fəʊˈteɪtəʊzDefinitions
A dish of mashed cauliflower used as an alternative to potatoes by followers of a low-carbohydrate diet.
plural, plural-only
Examples
“Cauliflower Purée (a.k.a. "Fauxtatoes") This is a wonderful substitute for mashed potatoes with any dish that has a gravy or sauce.”
“Are your kids begging for mashed potatoes with their grilled chicken and Brussels sprouts (hooray for you if your kids eat⟳ Brussels sprouts!)? Make⟳ a healthier choice by switching to faux-tatoes, a blend of pureed cauliflower and coconut milk.”
“Fauxtatoes are a great stand-in for mashed potatoes, especially if you have⟳ a super tasty gravy to soak⟳ up.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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