Heart-Healthy Creamy Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Indulge in the comforting goodness of Heart-Healthy Creamy Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, a delicious twist on a classic favorite. This lightened-up recipe swaps butter for heart-smart extra virgin olive oil and uses low-fat milk to create a creamy texture without the extra calories. Infused with a subtle hint of garlic powder and balanced with a sprinkle of black pepper, these silky smooth mashed potatoes are as flavorful as they are nutritious. Topped with a garnish of fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, this quick and easy side dish is ready in just 40 minutes. Perfect for everything from weeknight dinners to holiday feasts, it’s wholesome comfort food made better for your heart. Keywords: heart-healthy mashed potatoes, creamy Yukon Gold, olive oil mashed potatoes, low-fat side dish, easy mashed potato recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 cup Low-fat milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes and cut them into uniform pieces, approximately 1-inch cubes, to ensure even cooking.
Place the potato cubes 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 a simmer and cook the potatoes for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot.
Over low heat, gently shake the pot for a minute to help evaporate any remaining moisture from the potatoes.
Remove the pot from the heat. Add the extra virgin olive oil, low-fat milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the potatoes.
Using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer, mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the potatoes gummy.
Taste the mashed potatoes and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper according to your preference.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish and sprinkle with the freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve immediately as a delicious and heart-healthy side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
984 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.2 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1307 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 166.9 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 23.0 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 295 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 3891 mg | 83% | |
*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.
