Healthy Eating Tip: Add Tofu to Your Mashed Potatoes

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Healthy Eating Tip: Add Tofu to Your Mashed Potatoes

December 17, 2008

Mashed potatoes are my number one comfort food, but in the past couple years, they've gotten a bad reputation for being high in carbs. So I've figured out a way to add some protein without changing the flavor or texture. Add some silken tofu to your cooked taters before you mash them (one package per 10 cooked russet potatoes). Not only does the tofu increase the amount of protein, but it also adds creaminess so I don't have to include butter, which helps reduce the fat content. Just be sure to mix the tofu and potatoes thoroughly. Since tofu has no taste, not even my husband knows there's tofu in his garlic mashed potatoes.

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10 Comments

lawchick 4 years 22 weeks

I'd try it, but I would prefer if someone else prepared it

amerikanbeanhead 4 years 22 weeks

Okay if Im eating mashed potatoes Im eating mashed potatoes I would rather indulge less often then try to make it healtier

ditorres 4 years 22 weeks

sounds goods

tlsgirl 4 years 22 weeks

Huh, good plan. I'm totally gonna try this.

foxie 4 years 22 weeks

Go figure, I already made mashed potatoes earlier this week. Right on, veg, that's what I use, too. Potatoes, garlic, veggie broth, and chipotle peppers & sauce. Delish!