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The Master Mash

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From EatingWell:  January/February 1997

Mashing blanched garlic into potatoes is a tasty way to add lots of flavor without lots of fat.

6 servings, 2/3 cup each | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 pounds all-purpose potatoes, preferably Yukon Gold (4-6 medium), peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled
• Salt to taste
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, or melted butter
• Freshly ground pepper

Preparation

1. Place potatoes and garlic in a large heavy saucepan. Add water to cover and season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook, covered, until very tender, 10 to 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return to the pan. Shake the pan over low heat, uncovered, for about 30 seconds, to evaporate excess moisture.
2. Combine buttermilk and oil (or butter) and warm gently in the microwave or on the stovetop. (Do not overheat the buttermilk or it will curdle.)
3. Off the heat, mash the potatoes and garlic, adding enough of the buttermilk mixture to make a smooth puree. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition

Per serving : 143 Calories; 2 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 1 g Mono; 1 mg Cholesterol; 29 g Carbohydrates; 4 g Protein; 2 g Fiber; 81 mg Sodium; 692 mg Potassium

2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 carbohydrate