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Healthy Mashed Potatoes
Healthy Mashed Potatoes, light in calories, but loaded with flavor. Veggie broth is used in place of heavy cream and just 2 pats of butter make it silky!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 195 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes peeled & cut into 2" chunks
- 6 garlic cloves peeled and halved
- 2 ½ teaspoons salt divided
- 8 ounces low-fat sour cream
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
- Place the potatoes, garlic and 2 teaspoons of salt in a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Place over medium high heat and bring to a boil. Once the potatoes reach a boil, cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain, then immediately transfer them to a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
- Add the sour cream, vegetable broth, butter, remaining ½ teaspoon salt and black pepper. Mix until the potatoes have broken down and the mixture reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve warm and top with fresh parsley, if desired.
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Notes
- Storage: Kept in an airtight container in the fridge, these mashed potatoes will keep for a few days. They can be reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave. You might need to add a little broth or water to loosen the potatoes and make them creamy.
- Make Ahead Tips: You can chop the potatoes up to 3 days in advance and store them in the fridge in an airtight container with water. When it's time to cook the mashed potatoes, drain the potatoes and cook as usual.
- Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However you can leave out the butter if you'd like or substitute low fat milk for the sour cream.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5cup
Calories
195kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
629mg
(26%)
Potassium
823mg
(24%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
149IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 823mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 149IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.