Heart-Healthy Mashed Potatoes with Broccoli
Elevate your mealtime with this **Heart-Healthy Mashed Potatoes with Broccoli** recipe—a flavorful twist on a classic comfort food that’s as nourishing as it is delicious! Featuring creamy russet potatoes blended with vibrant steamed broccoli, this dish is enriched with nutrient-packed ingredients like olive oil, unsweetened almond milk, and nutritional yeast for a dairy-free creaminess. Infused with the subtle flavors of garlic, fresh parsley, and a hint of black pepper, each bite is packed with wholesome goodness. With a prep and cook time of just 40 minutes, this lower-sodium, plant-based recipe is perfect for serving as a healthy, satisfying side dish. Whether you're looking to impress guests or simply enjoy a guilt-free indulgence, this lightened-up mashed potato recipe is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch chunks for even cooking.
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of sea salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
While the potatoes are cooking, steam the broccoli florets by placing them in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam for 5 minutes, until bright green and tender.
In a small saucepan, heat the low-sodium vegetable broth over low heat, and add the minced garlic cloves. Simmer for about 2 minutes to release the garlic flavor.
Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Add in the steamed broccoli, heated vegetable broth with garlic, olive oil, and unsweetened almond milk.
Mash the mixture using a potato masher or hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Do not over-mix.
Stir in nutritional yeast, finely chopped fresh parsley, black pepper, and the remaining sea salt.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy the nutritious flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1030 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.3 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 48.5 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 511 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 7259 mg | 154% | |
*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.
