Skinny Mashed Potatoes

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
20%
Skinny Mashed Potatoes
45 min.
10
125kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional mashed potatoes? Look no further than our Skinny Mashed Potatoes! This delightful side dish is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also packs a flavorful punch while keeping the calorie count low at just 125 kcal per serving. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, these creamy mashed potatoes will impress your guests without compromising on taste.

Made with fresh, unpeeled red or Yukon gold potatoes, this recipe highlights the natural flavors of the potatoes while adding a touch of richness with buttermilk and a hint of olive oil. The addition of freshly chopped chives elevates the dish, providing a burst of color and a subtle oniony flavor that complements the creamy texture beautifully. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time!

Whether you're serving it alongside a hearty main course or as part of a festive holiday spread, these Skinny Mashed Potatoes are sure to become a staple in your kitchen. So grab your potato masher and get ready to enjoy a lighter take on a classic favorite that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 10 servings pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk 
  • tablespoons chives fresh chopped
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • lb yukon gold potatoes red unpeeled cut into 1-inch pieces ( 8 medium)

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • potato masher

Directions

  1. In 3-quart saucepan, place potatoes; add just enough water to cover.
  2. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain.
  3. In same saucepan, mash potatoes, oil and salt with potato masher just until lumpy. Gradually add buttermilk, mashing until blended but still lumpy. (Amount of buttermilk needed to make potatoes creamy depends on variety of potatoes used.) Season to taste with pepper. Stir in chives.

Nutrition Facts

Calories125kcal
Protein9.9%
Fat13.57%
Carbs76.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.17
Glycemic Load
17.6
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.3795651327009%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
1.15mg
Quercetin
0.98mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:125.03kcal
6.25%
Fat:1.93g
2.97%
Saturated Fat:0.46g
2.87%
Carbohydrates:24.45g
8.15%
Net Carbohydrates:21.41g
7.79%
Sugar:1.66g
1.84%
Cholesterol:1.32mg
0.44%
Sodium:137.1mg
5.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.16g
6.33%
Vitamin C:27.16mg
32.92%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.34%
Potassium:592.23mg
16.92%
Fiber:3.03g
12.14%
Manganese:0.22mg
11.2%
Phosphorus:88.27mg
8.83%
Magnesium:32.92mg
8.23%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.67%
Copper:0.15mg
7.62%
Vitamin B3:1.45mg
7.25%
Iron:1.09mg
6.07%
Folate:23.02µg
5.75%
Vitamin K:4.91µg
4.67%
Vitamin B5:0.45mg
4.52%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.83%
Calcium:31.21mg
3.12%
Zinc:0.45mg
2.97%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.51%
Selenium:0.86µg
1.23%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.04%