Speedy Chive Potatoes
Mashed potato flakes speed up this dish. Add buttermilk, fresh chives, green onion tops and freshly ground black pepper for a great side dish.
By Fitness and Freebies
Recipe Ingredients
1-1/3 cups instant mashed potato flakes
1/2 cup low-fat (1 percent fat) buttermilk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
OR
Finely chopped green onion tops
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Recipe Directions
Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan.
Stir in the remaining ingredients; remove from the heat.
Cover and let stand 2 minutes; stir with a fork.
Recipe makes 2 cups Speedy Chive Potatoes.
Nutrition information per serving:
Yield: 4 Servings
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 81;
Fat: 0g;
Cholesterol: 1mg;
Sodium: 53mg;
Carbohydrates: 17g;
Fiber: 1g;
Sugars: 2g;
Protein: 3g;
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch
Bonus: Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Recipe Ingredients
2 pounds red or Idaho potatoes, quartered, not peeled
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup Miracle Whip lite dressing
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper
*Or substitute two to three cloves garlic, minced, for garlic powder
Recipe Directions
Cover potatoes with water in large saucepan. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain. Mash potatoes. Add milk, dressing and garlic powder; beat until fluffy. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Recipe makes eight servings.
Nutrition information per serving:
Calories: 140;
Total Fat: 3.5g;
Saturated Fat: .5g;
Cholesterol: 5mg;
Sodium: 140mg;
Carbohydrate: 26g;
Fiber: 2g;
Protein: 3g;
Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1/2 Fat
See also:
Seasoned New Potatoes
Potatoes and Beans
Peppered Potatoes
New Potato and Green Bean Salad
New Potatoes with Olive oil and Garlic
Mashed Potato Puff
Picante Potato Skins
Baked Potato Soup
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