Elaine’s Green-Mash Potatoes

Mash potatoes with pureed peas, garlic, and milk for a green side dish.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

Serving size: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 7 medium potatoes
• 1 cup skim milk, divided
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons tub margarine
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

1. Peel and dice potatoes.
2. Simmer potatoes for about 10 minutes, until soft when pierced with a fork.
3. Cook peas in microwave for about 3 minutes; drain and reserve.
4. Heat milk until hot. Add garlic cloves and let stand for 5 minutes.
5. Puree peas, 1/4 cup milk, and garlic cloves using a blender.
6. Drain potatoes and begin to mash.
7. Slowly add 3/4 cup milk while mashing.
8. Blend in the pureed peas and garlic, margarine, and white pepper, if using, to the mashed potatoes.
9. Just before serving, lightly sprinkle salt on top.

Adapted from: MyPlate