Mashed Potatoes with Herbs

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
12%
Mashed Potatoes with Herbs
45 min.
8
222kcal

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Indulge in the creamy, comforting goodness of Mashed Potatoes with Herbs, a delightful side dish that elevates any meal. Perfectly vegetarian and gluten-free, this recipe is a celebration of simple ingredients that come together to create a dish bursting with flavor. Imagine fluffy Yukon Gold potatoes, known for their buttery texture, lovingly mashed and blended with a fragrant infusion of fresh chives and flat-leaf parsley. The addition of warm milk and unsalted butter ensures each bite is rich and satisfying, making it a favorite for family gatherings or cozy dinners.

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving up to eight people, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser. The herbed milk adds a unique twist, infusing the potatoes with a fresh, aromatic quality that will have your guests asking for seconds. Whether paired with a succulent roast or enjoyed on their own, these mashed potatoes are sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to whip up a batch of these delicious mashed potatoes. With their creamy texture and vibrant herb flavor, they are the perfect accompaniment to any meal, bringing warmth and comfort to your dining table.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup chives fresh chopped
  • cup parsley fresh coarsely chopped
  • cups milk 
  • servings sea salt to taste fine
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted
  • pounds yukon gold potatoes 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • pot
  • potato masher
  • colander

Directions

  1. Bring milk with parsley and chives to a simmer in a saucepan, then remove from heat.
  2. Let stand, covered, 20 minutes.
  3. While milk is standing, cover potatoes with salted cold water by 2 inches in a large pot and simmer, uncovered, until very tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  4. Drain in a colander and, when just cool enough to handle, peel.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  6. Mash warm potatoes with a potato masher, gradually adding 1 1/2 cups herbed milk.
  7. Add remaining milk 1/4 cup at a time, mashing, until potatoes reach desired consistency. Season with sea salt and pepper, then transfer to an ovenproof serving dish.
  8. Heat potatoes, covered, in middle of oven 15 minutes. (If making potatoes to go with lamb, you can heat potatoes while lamb stands.)
  9. Serve potatoes hot, topped with pats of butter.

Nutrition Facts

Calories222kcal
Protein10.16%
Fat31.46%
Carbs58.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.84
Glycemic Load
22.92
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
16.695217370987%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
16.16mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
1.6mg
Myricetin
1.11mg
Quercetin
1.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:221.51kcal
11.08%
Fat:7.93g
12.2%
Saturated Fat:4.83g
30.22%
Carbohydrates:33.1g
11.03%
Net Carbohydrates:29.08g
10.57%
Sugar:4.35g
4.84%
Cholesterol:22.57mg
7.52%
Sodium:232.19mg
10.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.76g
11.52%
Vitamin K:129.57µg
123.4%
Vitamin C:44.21mg
53.59%
Vitamin B6:0.55mg
27.38%
Potassium:854.6mg
24.42%
Vitamin A:965.71IU
19.31%
Phosphorus:165.34mg
16.53%
Fiber:4.02g
16.08%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.01%
Magnesium:50.86mg
12.72%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.87%
Calcium:108.76mg
10.88%
Iron:1.81mg
10.08%
Folate:40.14µg
10.04%
Copper:0.2mg
9.94%
Vitamin B3:1.97mg
9.83%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.81%
Vitamin B5:0.77mg
7.73%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.69%
Zinc:0.84mg
5.58%
Vitamin D:0.78µg
5.18%
Selenium:1.76µg
2.51%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.81%
Source:Epicurious
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