Heart-Healthy Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Transform your comfort food cravings with this deliciously indulgent yet heart-healthy creamy garlic mashed potatoes recipe! Made with fluffy Russet potatoes, mellow garlic, and a velvety blend of olive oil, unsweetened almond milk, and sodium-free vegetable broth, this recipe delivers rich, buttery taste without the guilt. Fresh parsley and a hint of black pepper elevate the flavor profile, while the option to garnish with chives adds a pop of color and zing. Perfect for health-conscious eaters, this dairy-free and low-sodium mashed potato dish pairs wonderfully with almost any main course. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a wholesome and satisfying side that ensures every bite feels indulgently good for you.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes
- 4 large Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup Sodium-free vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt substitute
- 2 tablespoons Chives (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Peel and chop the Russet potatoes into small chunks for quicker cooking.
Step 2
Peel and smash the garlic cloves to ensure maximum flavor infusion during cooking.
Step 3
In a large pot, add the chopped potatoes and smashed garlic cloves. Pour in enough water to cover the potatoes by about an inch.
Step 4
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Step 5
Drain the potatoes and garlic in a colander and return them to the pot.
Step 6
Add olive oil, almond milk, and vegetable broth to the potatoes and garlic in the pot.
Step 7
Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or a handheld mixer until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency with more almond milk or broth if needed.
Step 8
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, black pepper, and salt substitute.
Step 9
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Optionally, garnish with chopped chives for additional flavor.
Step 10
Serve the creamy garlic mashed potatoes hot, ensuring a heart-healthy side dish for any meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1959.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1429.0 |
| Total Fat 51.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 575.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 214.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.6g | |
| Protein 32.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 263.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1471.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 7418.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories