Healthy Recipes: Garlic Mashed potatoes

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

No added fat or salt is used or needed in this tasty potato dish.

1 lb   (about 2 large) potatoes, peeled and quartered

2 C skim milk

2   large cloves garlic, chopped

1/2 tsp   white pepper  

Cook potatoes, covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Drain and recover.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, cook garlic in milk until garlic is soft, about 30 minutes.

Add milk-garlic mixture and white pepper to potatoes. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed or mash with a potato masher until smooth.

Microwave Directions:

Scrub potatoes, pat dry, and prick with a fork. On a plate, cook potatoes, uncovered, on 100% power (high) until tender, about 12 minutes, turning potatoes over once. Let stand 5 minutes. Peel and quarter. Meanwhile, in a 4-cup glass measuring cup, combine milk and garlic. Cook, uncovered, on 50% power (medium) until garlic is soft, about 4 minutes. Continue as directed above.

Yield: 4 Servings--Serving Size: 3/4 cup

Each serving provides:

Calories: 141 

Total fat: less than 1 g 

Saturated fat: less than 1 g 

Cholesterol: 2 mg 

Sodium: 70 mg