Green Onion Mashed Potatoes

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Green Onion Mashed Potatoes
30 min.
12
83kcal

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If you're looking for a side dish that combines comfort food with a fresh twist, these Green Onion Mashed Potatoes are sure to delight! Perfectly creamy and wonderfully flavorful, this recipe brings together the rich taste of russet potatoes with the zing of fresh green onions. Easy to prepare, this dish can be on your table in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or festive gatherings alike.

Each serving offers a lightened-up version of the classic mashed potatoes, thanks to the inclusion of reduced-sodium chicken broth and neufchâtel cheese, which provide a creamy texture without overwhelming calories. At only 83 kcal per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. Plus, it’s a vegetarian and gluten-free option, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences.

The blend of savory green onions adds a unique brightness that elevates traditional mashed potatoes, making them not just a side, but the star of the meal. Imagine these Green Onion Mashed Potatoes accompanying your favorite roasted meats or grilled vegetables, bringing an exciting burst of flavor to your dinner plate. So grab your pot and hand mixer, and get ready to impress your family and friends with this deliciously simple, yet sophisticated dish that celebrates the humble potato in a whole new light!

Ingredients

  • 0.7 cup green onions chopped
  • teaspoons kosher salt 
  • 0.7 cup chicken broth reduced-sodium
  • oz neufchatel cheese light ( cream cheese)
  • pounds russet potatoes unpeeled cut into chunks

Equipment

  • pot
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Cover potatoes with water in a large pot and boil until tender when pierced, about 20 minutes.
  2. Drain and return to pot.
  3. Mix potatoes with a hand mixer just to break up.
  4. Add cheese, broth, salt, and green onions and mix just until blended.

Nutrition Facts

Calories83kcal
Protein12.78%
Fat16.85%
Carbs70.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.73
Glycemic Load
10.83
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.5147825829361%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:82.59kcal
4.13%
Fat:1.6g
2.45%
Saturated Fat:0.9g
5.66%
Carbohydrates:14.99g
5%
Net Carbohydrates:13.87g
5.04%
Sugar:1.17g
1.29%
Cholesterol:5.1mg
1.7%
Sodium:430.11mg
18.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.72g
5.45%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.49%
Vitamin K:12.96µg
12.35%
Potassium:365.28mg
10.44%
Vitamin C:5.35mg
6.49%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.48%
Phosphorus:61.93mg
6.19%
Vitamin B3:1mg
5.02%
Magnesium:19.4mg
4.85%
Copper:0.09mg
4.62%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.59%
Fiber:1.13g
4.51%
Iron:0.78mg
4.33%
Folate:15.93µg
3.98%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.12%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.99%
Calcium:28.58mg
2.86%
Vitamin A:108.31IU
2.17%
Zinc:0.31mg
2.06%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.67%
Selenium:0.71µg
1.02%
Source:My Recipes