Healthy Mashed Potatoes (about half the calories of traditional mashed potatoes!)
- Prep Time: less than 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Makes 6 (½ cup) servings
Ingredients:
- 1½ pounds potatoes (yellow, gold, or red), scrubbed and cut into even sized chunks
- ¾ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons Smart Balance Light
Instructions:
- Add potatoes to a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until tender.
- In the meantime, cook onions in the microwave for about 4 minutes, until soft.
- Add cooked onions and chicken broth to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Drain potatoes and place back in the pot.
- Add the Smart Balance, pureed onions, and broth and a little salt and pepper. Cook on medium heat and mash using a potato masher or the back of a fork until smooth and all the ingredients are heated.
