There are two things that you can expect with every new year: A host of people looking for healthy recipes online and about triple the normal crowd at the gym.
When Stonyfield asked their Clean Plate Club members to lighten their favorite comfort food with yogurt, I knew exactly what I wanted to make. Few things are as comforting as mashed potatoes and they’re perfect for lightening up.
Yogurt instead of butter makes these potatoes soft and creamy while garlic and herbs adds a ton of flavor without adding any fat. You’d never guess that they were better for you.
Like most cooking, you should work with the ingredients to however you taste the finish dish best. Use 1 garlic clove for a subtle flavor or 3 for a garlic-lover’s helping of potatoes.
Low-Fat Garlic & Herb Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Ingredients(Makes 4-6 servings):
- 1lb yukon gold potatoes
- 4oz Stonyfield low-fat plain yogurt
- 1-3 garlic cloves, roasted and grated
- 1/2 Tablespoon dried herbes de Provence
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1-2 Tablespoons milk
Method:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- Roast the potatoes for an hour until the insides are tender. Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool until they’re cold enough to handle.
- Peel off the skins and collect the rest of the potato in a pot or bowl.
- Mash the potatoes along with the yogurt, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add a touch of milk depending on how starchy the potatoes are until they’re the right consistency.
- Serve hot.
