Ingredients
7 potatoes (medium size
about 1 cup each)
1 cup skim milk (divided)
2 garlic cloves (peeled)
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons soft (tub) margarine
1/8 teaspoon white pepper (optional)
1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
Steps
Simmer peeled, diced potatoes for about 10 minutes until soft when pierced with a fork.
Cook 1 cup peas in microwave for about 3 minutes; drain and reserve.
Heat milk until hot. Add garlic cloves to milk and let stand for 5 minutes.
Puree peas, 1/4 cup milk, and garlic cloves using a blender.
Drain potatoes and begin to mash.
Slowly add 3/4 cup milk while mashing.
Blend in the puréed peas and garlic, margarine, and white pepper (optional) to the mashed potatoes.
Place mashed potatoes in a serving dish and keep warm.
Just before serving, lightly sprinkle Kosher salt on top of potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 176 |
| Total Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 1 mg |
| Sodium | N/A |
| Carbohydrates | 34 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Total Sugars | 4 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 55 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 549 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Elaine’s Green-Mash Potatoes. Recipe source: USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Recipe submitted by Elaine, MyPlate Nutritionist. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.