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Dec 22 2015 - 4:45pm

Lower-Carb Mashed Potatoes

From Michele Foley, POPSUGAR Fitness

Notes

Yukon Gold potatoes are naturally creamy and sweet, and the skins taste like butter [1]. If you can't find Yukon Golds, substitute with Yellow Finns.

Low-Carb Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients

  1. 8 Yukon Gold potatoes, peel left on, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
    4 large cloves garlic, peeled and quartered
    3/4 large head cauliflower, separated into florets (about 3 cups)
    1 1/2 tablespoons butter
    1/2 cup chicken (or veggie) broth
    1/3 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
    Salt and pepper, to taste
  1. For the garnish:
    Fresh chives, chopped

Directions

  1. Add potatoes and garlic to a large pot of boiling water, cook for about 10 minutes. Then add cauliflower; cook for an additional 7-10 minutes, or until both the potatoes and cauliflower are tender.
  2. Remove from heat, drain the contents of the pot, and transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add butter, broth, yogurt, salt, and pepper. Using a hand mixer, whip to desired consistency.
  3. Garnish with fresh chives and serve.

Nutrition

Calories per serving
167

Source URL
https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Low-Carb-Mashed-Potatoes-Recipe-25881812