Heart-Healthy Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Indulge in comfort food without the guilt with this Heart-Healthy Mashed Potatoes and Gravy recipe! Featuring creamy Yukon Gold potatoes mashed with unsweetened almond milk and a touch of olive oil, this dish is lower in fat yet full of flavor. The savory, low-sodium vegetable broth gravy is thickened perfectly with a cornstarch slurry and infused with garlic, onion powder, and black pepper for an aromatic depth. Fresh parsley adds a burst of color and freshness to the velvety potatoes, making this a wholesome and satisfying side dish. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is perfect for health-conscious cooks who crave the classic taste of mashed potatoes and gravy without compromise. Perfect for heart-healthy dining and vegan-friendly menus!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes to ensure they cook evenly.
Place the potato cubes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes or until tender.
While potatoes are cooking, prepare the gravy. In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the simmering broth.
Add onion powder and black pepper, then let the gravy simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened. Adjust thickness by adding more broth if necessary. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once potatoes are tender, drain them thoroughly and return them to the pot.
Add the remaining olive oil, almond milk, and salt to the pot with the potatoes.
Mash the potatoes using a potato masher until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Gently fold the fresh parsley into the mashed potatoes.
Serve the mashed potatoes hot, topped with the prepared gravy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1048 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.8 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1087 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.0 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 20.9 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 609 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 4418 mg | 94% | |
*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.
