Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are one of the most beloved side dishes. Here’s a recipe for preparing them with fewer calories while maintaining that delicious flavor.

Approximate Nutritional Content: 3/4 cup (recipe makes 5 servings)

• Calories: 150 kcal.

• Grams of fat: 1.6 gr.

• Grams of carbohydrates: 31.2 gr. equivalent to 2 servings of grain

• Grams of protein: 4.8 gr. equivalent to 1/2 serving of protein

Note: nutritional information may vary depending on the quantity and type of ingredients used.

Ingredients:

• 1 kilogram of potatoes (6-7 medium potatoes) peeled and cubed

• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of skim milk

• 1 tablespoon of light butter or margarine

• salt and pepper to taste

• 1/4 cup of chives

Preparation:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot with water and salt. Bring to a boil. Cover the pot, reduce the heat slightly, and cook for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.

• Once the potatoes are ready, drain the water well and return the potatoes to the pot.

• Add the skim milk, butter, and chives to the pot. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher, incorporating all the ingredients. Once ready, season to taste with salt and pepper.

Enjoy!!