Healthy Mashed Potatoes by Porter Health System

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Most Thanksgiving mashed potatoes call for loads of salt and butter. This heart healthy dish preserves that classic, creamy flavor without the added fat and sodium.

Diabetic Recipe - Heart Healthy Recipe - Gluten Free Recipe

Yield: 6 servings

  • 1-1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
  • 2 large carrots, peeled
  • 2 Tbsp margarine
  • 1/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup fat free sour cream
  • freshly ground black pepper

Thoroughly wash potatoes and add to large pot. Add water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 15-20 minutes. Add carrots and simmer for 5 more minutes, until vegetables are tender. Drain.

Melt margarine over medium heat and add milk and salt.

Place vegetables in a large mixing bowl and add milk mixture. Beat with a hand mixer and add sour cream. (Be careful not to overbeat as potatoes will become gluey.) Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.

*For Gluten Free: Check label to be sure this product does not use a wheat-based starch.

Nutrition facts (per serving):
Calories: 131
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 1mg
Sodium: 267mg
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g