Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

A healthy take on a traditional Thanksgiving favorite

(Serves 8)

Created by: Joanne Weir

• 3 pounds starchy baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup 2 percent milk
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives
• Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and return to the saucepan.
• 2. Heat the oil and milk until warm and add to the potatoes. Mash the potatoes while the pan is still over the heat, then add the vinegar, chives, salt, and pepper. Taste and season with additional oil, vinegar, or salt as needed.

Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 185
Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 1mg
Carbohydrate: 28g
Sodium: 309mg
Protein: 3g
Total dietary fiber: 4g

November & December 2007

Photographer: Miki Duisterhof

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