Glorified Mashed Potatoes
- For Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes):
- 2 pounds red-skin or golden potatoes, peeled, cut in large chunks
- 1 can (7.75 ounces) whole-leaf spinach, drained
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/3 cup milk, half & half, or cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For Glowing Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 pounds red-skin or golden potatoes, peeled, cut in large chunks
- 1 can (8.25 ounces) sliced carrots, drained
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- 1/4 cup milk, half & half, or cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For Green Goddess Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 pounds red-skin or golden potatoes, peeled, cut in large chunks
- 1 can (8.25 ounces) sweet peas, drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Preparation Time: Approximately 8 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 15 minutes
- Preparation:
- For every recipe version: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes; drain and return to the pot.
- Meanwhile puree the second vegetable from the ingredient list of the mashed potato recipe of your choice: spinach, carrots or peas. Puree in a food processor until completely smooth.
- For every recipe version: Mash potatoes with a potato masher or ricer. Mix in pureed vegetables and remaining ingredients from the recipe version of your choice. Warm over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Nutritional Information Per Serving:
- Colcannon: Calories 199; Total fat 7g; Saturated fat 2g; Cholesterol 6mg; Sodium 141mg; Carbohydrate 30g; Fiber 2g; Protein 3g; Vitamin A 34%DV*; Vitamin C 22%DV; Folate 29%DV; Calcium 9%DV; Iron 14%DV; Potassium 25%DV
- Glowing Mashed Potatoes: Calories 197; Total fat 6g; Saturated fat 2g; Cholesterol 6mg; Sodium 105mg; Carbohydrate 31g; Fiber 2g; Protein 3g; Vitamin A 9%DV; Vitamin C 20%DV; Folate 7%DV; Calcium 4%DV; Iron 4%DV; Potassium 20%DV
- Green Goddess Mashed Potatoes: Calories 192; Total fat 7g; Saturated fat 1g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 128mg; Carbohydrate 31g; Fiber 1g; Protein 3g; Vitamin A 8%DV; Vitamin C 22%DV; Folate 11%DV; Calcium 4%DV; Iron 4%DV; Potassium 21%DV
- *Daily Value
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/glorified-mashed-potatoes-50059333 (may not work)