Heart-Healthy Classic Mashed Potatoes
Rediscover comfort food with a nutritious twist in our Heart-Healthy Classic Mashed Potatoes recipe! This guilt-free version swaps traditional heavy cream and butter for a creamy blend of extra-virgin olive oil, unsweetened almond milk, and plain low-fat yogurt—creating velvety potatoes that are big on flavor but light on saturated fat. Finely chopped scallions and sautéed garlic lend a subtle depth to every bite, while freshly ground black pepper and a touch of salt enhance the natural richness of Russet potatoes. Perfect for health-conscious eaters, this easy-to-make side dish is ideal for everything from family dinners to holiday spreads. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is delicious proof that healthier choices can be utterly satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup Plain low-fat yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Scallions, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and chop them into large, even chunks.
Place the potato chunks into a large pot and cover them with water. Add a pinch of salt.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
While the potatoes are cooking, place a pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to let it burn.
Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot.
Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or a handheld mixer on low speed until smooth. Avoid over-mixing.
Gradually mix in the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sautéed garlic, and 1/2 cup of almond milk until the mash reaches your desired consistency.
Fold in the low-fat yogurt, chopped scallions, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional scallions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.0 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 2735 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 220.8 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.1 g | ||
| Protein | 40.6 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 819 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 5827 mg | 124% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
