Healthy Mashed Potatoes
When you're in the mood for a smashingly good side dish, these creamy, dreamy taters will satisfy your hunger. You'll love every spoonful.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cloves of garlic,unpeeled
- 12/25 teaspoon(s) splash of olive oil
- 1/2 large potato (Idaho or russet)
- 3/20 cup(s) chicken broth, low-sodium
- 1 dash(es) salt, to taste
- 4/25 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Place the garlic cloves in an ovenproof dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Place the dish, uncovered, in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the garlic is golden brown and soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them in half.
- Place them in a pot and cover with cold water.
- Bring to a boil over high heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pricked with a fork, about 30 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes.
- Drain.
- Bring the stock to a boil, and turn down to a simmer.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic clove to release each clove of garlic.
- Mash the garlic with a fork and throw the skins away.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or fork, or use a food mill.
- Add the roasted garlic.
- Slowly add the stock until the desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition
Calories: 166.32kcalCarbohydrates: 33.1gProtein: 4.17gFat: 2.38gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 254.78mgFiber: 3.38gSugar: 1.8g
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