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Garlic mashed potatoes

July 27, 2022

Recipe

Russet potatoes, with their low moisture and high starch content, are excellent potatoes for mashing.

Serves 8

Russet potatoes, with their low moisture and high starch content, are excellent potatoes for mashing. But other types of potatoes, such as Yukon gold potatoes and round white or round red potatoes, will work too but will make a stickier mash.

To make this plant based, use a milk substitute.

In a large stockpot, cover the potatoes with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return to the stockpot.

In a small saucepan, cover the garlic with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the garlic.

In a food processor or blender, combine the garlic and milk. Puree until smooth. Add the pureed garlic and the margarine to the potatoes. Mash to desired consistency. Season with black pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 garlic cloves, separated and peeled
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 tablespoon trans fat-free margarine
Ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fats and oils Fruits Grains and grain products Meats, poultry and fish Nuts, seeds and dry beans Sweets 2 Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fruits Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products Nonstarchy vegetables 2 Starches Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

2 Carbohydrates Fats Fruits Protein and dairy Sweets Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calcium 154 Calories 30 g Total carbohydrate Trace Cholesterol 2 g Dietary fiber Trace Monounsaturated fat Potassium 4 g Protein 0.5 g Saturated fat About 1 cup Serving size 36 mg Sodium 2 g Total fat