Heart-Healthy Creamy Mashed Purple Potatoes
Indulge in a vibrant and nutritious twist on a classic comfort food with our Heart-Healthy Creamy Mashed Purple Potatoes. This colorful dish combines the earthy sweetness of purple potatoes with the velvety richness of unsweetened almond milk and fragrant garlic sautéed in heart-smart extra-virgin olive oil. Seasoned with fresh thyme, chives, and a touch of salt and pepper, these mashed potatoes are cholesterol-free and packed with antioxidants, making them a perfect addition to any wholesome meal. Quick to prepare in under 40 minutes, this recipe offers a creamy, luxurious texture without dairy, making it ideal for a healthy lifestyle or plant-based diets. Serve these vibrant mashed potatoes as a stunning and nutritious side dish that’s sure to impress both the eyes and the taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Purple potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chives, chopped
Instructions
Peel the purple potatoes and cut them into uniform chunks, about 1 inch in size.
Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let the potatoes cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. You can test them by inserting a fork; the potatoes should feel very tender.
While the potatoes are boiling, in a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil gently and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the almond milk and fresh thyme leaves to the garlic-oil mixture and heat through. Do not bring it to a boil. Turn off the heat and set aside.
Once the potatoes are tender, drain them thoroughly and return them to the pot.
Using a potato masher or a hand mixer, begin to mash the potatoes. Gradually add the warm almond milk mixture while mashing, until the desired creamy consistency is reached.
Season the mashed potatoes with salt and ground black pepper.
Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped chives for garnish.
Serve warm as a delicious heart-healthy side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
925 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.0 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2600 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.5 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 20.3 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 534 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 4261 mg | 91% | |
*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.
