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Healthy Mashed Potatoes in a white bowl, garnished with a pat of butter and fresh herbs.

Healthy Mashed Potatoes

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 216 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and halved
  • 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs such as thyme chives, or parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the diced potatoes and garlic to the pot. Cook covered until the potatoes are tender, which should take about 16-20 minutes.
    Ingredients for Healthy Mashed Potatoes: diced Yukon Gold potatoes, garlic, sour cream, butter, vegetable broth, and fresh herbs.
  • Drain the potatoes and garlic, then return them to the pot. Stir in the low-fat sour cream, low sodium vegetable broth, and unsalted butter. Mash the potatoes using a fork, potato masher, or electric mixer until they reach your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Boiling diced Yukon Gold potatoes and garlic in a pot for Healthy Mashed Potatoes.
  • Serve the mashed potatoes warm, garnished with freshly chopped herbs if desired.
    Mashing Healthy Mashed Potatoes with an electric mixer, adding low-fat sour cream and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 31mgFiber: 4g
Keyword healthy mashed potatoes, holidays, potatoes, sides
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