Cheesy Broccoli-Potato Mash

From EatingWell: September/October 2007 — Subscribe Now!

Mashing broccoli with cheese and potatoes might just be the ticket to getting your kids to eat their veggies.

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"I used to cater to my kids tastes, but then realized it got me no where. I've been adding more and more veggies to dishes and while they turn their nose as I'm prepping the food, they always love what I make. They'd eat Ramen all day if...

6 servings, 2/3 cup each

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into wedges
3/4 pound broccoli crowns, chopped (4 cups)
3/4 cup shredded fontina cheese
1/2 cup nonfat milk, heated
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large pot. Place potatoes in a steamer basket and steam for 10 minutes. Place broccoli on top, cover and steam until the potatoes and broccoli are tender, 6 to 8 minutes more. Transfer the broccoli to a large bowl and coarsely mash with a potato masher. Add the potatoes, cheese, milk, salt and pepper and continue mashing to desired consistency. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per serving: 135 calories; 4 g fat (3 g sat, 1 g mono); 16 mg cholesterol; 17 g carbohydrates; 7 g protein; 2 g fiber; 329 mg sodium; 201 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (100% daily value), Vitamin A (30% dv), Calcium (15% dv).

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 high fat meat