I almost never make mashed potatoes, save for Thanksgiving and maybe the one or two times I make shepherd’s pie. However, I recently found a recipe-with-a-twist – mashed potatoes and carrots from a website called Creating Naturally. Yes, potatoes and carrots, together. In one bowl. As one dish. Of course, I had to modify it a little – most mashed potato recipes call for butter (including this one), but I don’t like adding that much to my food. In fact, I rarely use butter at home, at all, so I changed the recipe slightly to the following:
- 2-3 medium potatoes
- 6 small carrots
- 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup of plain Greek yogurt (I used non-fat)
- A splash of milk (optional, as the yogurt will give the dish a fairly creamy texture)
Directions:
- Peel the potatoes and carrots and then chop them into smaller pieces
- Boil them in water with the garlic for 20-25 minutes
- Place in a bowl, add black pepper, if desired, and use a masher to mash the vegetables with the yogurt
- Add milk until you get your desired texture (optional)
The above recipe will serve 2-4 people.
