Bone Healthy Recipe: Slim-Style Mashed Potatoes

A quick and delicious healthier version of a comfort food recipe for winter!

Serves: 12

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 5 medium potatoes, skin on cut into chunks
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • ¾ cup milk, skimmed or soy or unsweetened almond
  • ¼ cup butter, whipped
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt, kosher
  • ¾ teaspoon pepper,  black ground

Nutrition information

  • 145 calories
  • 2g fat
  • 5mg cholesterol
  • 29g carbohydrates
  • 4g protein
  • 3g fiber
  • 185 mg sodium

Preparation

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the potato chunks and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

While the potatoes are cooking, microwave the cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons water on high power for 10 minutes or until soft. Drain the cauliflower and add to the bowl with the potatoes.

Add the milk, butter, salt and pepper and mix with a handheld electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add additional preferred herbs, seasonings and toppers such as Parmesan cheese, light sour cream, or chives.

This recipe was borrowed from: http://www.joybauer.com/healthy-recipes/slimstyle-mashed-potatoes.aspx