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Healthy Mashed Potatoes.
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Healthy Mashed Potatoes

Looking for a new side dish? Try these healthy mashed potatoes! This super simple recipe makes the best mash ever – and only a few ingredients are needed.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten free, greek yogurt, healthy, mashed potatoes
Servings: 4
Calories: 97kcal
Author: Tonje

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Start by peeling and dicing the potatoes. You can dice them however you like, but I like to cut them quite small as it makes them cook faster.
  • Add the potatoes to a pot of boiling water, with enough water to cover the potatoes completely. Boil the potatoes until they are soft enough to easily pierce with a fork. Depending on the size of your potato chunks, this can take anything from 5 to 25 minutes.
  • After the potatoes have boiled, drain off the excess water, and add seasoning and Greek yogurt.
  • Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth. Lastly, add any additional seasoning or more yogurt to taste, then serve the healthy mashed potatoes with your favorite entree.

Notes

  • Use a potato masher to mash your potatoes. Don’t make the mistake of using a hand blender or electric whisk, as these will mash your potatoes into a puree.
  • On that point, be careful not to mash your potatoes too much. They can quickly turn gluey and pasty, and they will be unpleasant to eat.
  • You might want to add more or less Greek yogurt or seasoning to suit your preferences. Feel free to add these ingredients to taste.
  • You can store leftover mashed potatoes in a sealed container in a refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 499mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg