Be the hero of the holidays with this super simple mashed potato dish! It packs a nutritional punch since it features both red potatoes and parsnips. Plus, no time-consuming potato peeling required!
INGREDIENTS
- 1.5 pounds of red potatoes, quartered
- 1/2 pound of parsnips, peeled, diced
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup reduced fat cream cheese
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoons chives, minced
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Peel and dice the parsnips and quarter the potatoes (skin on), making sure all are relatively the same size.
- Place vegetables in a large saucepan, with a generous pinch of salt and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce heat to maintain a rolling boil.
- Cook until potatoes fall apart when poked with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
- Heat the milk, cream cheese, and garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat until simmering; Remove from heat and set aside.
- Remove the potatoes from the heat and drain off the water.
- Mash and add the garlic mixture, stirring to combine.
- Let stand for 5 minutes so that mixture thickens and then fold in the chives and serve hot.
Serves 4
| NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING |
| Protein 8.5g – Total Fat 7g – Carbs 44g – Calories 266 kcal – Fiber 5.08g – Sodium 268mg – Saturated Fat 3.96g – Fruits 0 servings – Vegetables 0.46 servings – Added Sugar 0g |
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