Heart Healthy
Get your comfort from this creamy American side dish, which uses healthy olive oil instead of butter to add flavor and richness.
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Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
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Prep Time
5 min
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Cook Time
25 min
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Total Time
30 min
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Servings
8
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Serving Size:
1/2 cup
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes, halved or cut into 2-inch pieces -
6 medium garlic cloves -
1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin preferred) -
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground) -
1/4 teaspoon salt -
1 cup chopped green onions
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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Put the potatoes, garlic, and salt in a large saucepan. Pour in enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft. Transfer the potatoes and garlic to a colander. Drain well. Return them to the pan. -
Using the tines of a fork, mash the potatoes and garlic, being sure to crush each piece of potato and each garlic clove. -
Add the green onions, oil, and pepper, stirring until well combined.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 134 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 7.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 83 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | |
| Sugars | 1 g | |
| Protein | 2 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
1 starch, 1 fat
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Prep Time
5 min
-
Cook Time
25 min
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Total Time
30 min
-
Servings
8
-
Serving Size:
1/2 cup
Ingredients
-
1 1/2 pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes, halved or cut into 2-inch pieces -
6 medium garlic cloves -
1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin preferred) -
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground) -
1/4 teaspoon salt -
1 cup chopped green onions
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
-
Put the potatoes, garlic, and salt in a large saucepan. Pour in enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft. Transfer the potatoes and garlic to a colander. Drain well. Return them to the pan. -
Using the tines of a fork, mash the potatoes and garlic, being sure to crush each piece of potato and each garlic clove. -
Add the green onions, oil, and pepper, stirring until well combined.
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