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Basic Mashed Potatoes

Basic Mashed Potatoes

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 4
Calories 140 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 lbs Russet potatoes*
  • 1/2 cup Nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Fat-free milk
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Healthy butter spread
  • 1/4 tsp Sea salt or 1/2garlic or seasoned salt
  • 2 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley
  • dash Freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place whole potatoes (do not poke) into microwave-safe dish. Cover dish. (If covering dish with plastic wrap, poke small hole in plastic.)
  • Microwave on HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes depending on strength of microwave.
  • Use oven mitts to remove dish from microwave; carefully remove cover and mash well. Stir in yogurt, milk, butter spread and seasonings. Cook for a minute or 2 more to heat if necessary.
  • *Yukon Gold, yellow or white potatoes can be substituted

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 6gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 189mgPotassium: 717mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 66IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 1mg
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