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Healthy Mashed Potatoes

These Healthy Mashed Potatoes are lighter than traditional mashed potatoes yet still packed with flavor!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 - 8 servings
Calories: 190 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5-6 medium Russet potatoes about 3 lb, or Yukon gold potatoes
  • 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt or light sour cream
  • 1/2-2/3 cup skim milk or as needed to reach your desired consistency
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • fresh chives fresh thyme, to garnish

Instructions

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  1. Peel and chop the 5-6 medium Russet potatoes into big chunks. Place them into a large soup pot and cover with water.
  2. Place the pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are for tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. Carefully drain the potatoes, keeping them in the same pot. Add in the remaining ingredients. These are: 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2-2/3 cup skim milk, 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon dried chives, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/8 teaspoon onion powder.
  4. Using a potato masher, mash until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Garnish with Fresh chives if needed. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • To ensure evenly cooked potatoes, be sure to cut them into similar size cubes. Smaller cubes mean less cooking time.
  • Season your water well. Adding a good amount of salt to the potatoes as they boil means not as much salt will be needed once you mash.
  • Make sure to drain the potatoes well, this will give you a creamy mash that's not watery.
  • You can mix different potatoes for a twist on the texture.
  • For the extra smooth mash, warm the milk before mixing it with the potatoes. These allow the milk to be absorbed better, giving you smooth mashed potatoes.
  • Invest in a ricer for restaurant-quality mash. Running the potatoes through a ricer before mashing will give you that velvety, smooth consistency!
  • Top with herbs and chopped green onion.

Nutrition Information

Calories 190kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 221mg (9%) Potassium 1014mg (29%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 322IU (6%) Vitamin C 47mg (52%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6- 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190

% Daily Value*

Calories 190kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 221mg 9%
Potassium 1014mg 22%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 322IU 6%
Vitamin C 47mg 52%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.