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Herb Mashed Potatoes

with Buttermilk
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Herb Mashed Potatoes

Herb Mashed Potatoes - The smells and tastes of spring: mashed potatoes flecked with fresh herbs

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Health Score:
85 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
15 min.
Preparation
ready in 35 min.
Ready in
Calories:
200
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Potatoes have a high nutrient density and contain cell-protecting antioxidants like flavonoids.

You can serve the side dish with fish, meat, or poultry. 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie200 cal.(10 %)
Protein6 g(6 %)
Fat8 g(7 %)
Carbohydrates26 g(17 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage2.1 g(7 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0.1 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E0.6 mg(5 %)
Vitamin K3.8 μg(6 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin3.3 mg(28 %)
Vitamin B₆0.3 mg(21 %)
Folate40 μg(13 %)
Pantothenic acid0.9 mg(15 %)
Biotin3.3 μg(7 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.4 μg(13 %)
Vitamin C43 mg(45 %)
Potassium731 mg(18 %)
Calcium123 mg(12 %)
Magnesium45 mg(15 %)
Iron1.7 mg(11 %)
Iodine11 μg(6 %)
Zinc1 mg(13 %)
Saturated fatty acids4.8 g
Uric acid28 mg
Cholesterol23 mg
Complete sugar5 g
Development of this recipe:
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Ingredients

for
2
Ingredients
12 ozs waxy potatoes
salt
1 sm handful Fresh herbs (to taste)
¾ cup Buttermilk
peppers
Nutmeg
1 Tbsp Cultured butter
How healthy are the main ingredients?
potatosaltNutmeg
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Pot, 1 Small pot, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Pot, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Small pot, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Peeler, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Sieve, 1 Peeler, 1 Potato masher (or potato ricer), 1 Sieve, 1 Lid, 1 Potato masher, 1 Lid

Preparation steps

1.
Herb Mashed Potatoes preparation step 1

Peel potatoes and place in a pot. Add enough water to cover, add salt and bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat until potatoes are knife-tender, 20-25 minutes.

2.
Herb Mashed Potatoes preparation step 2

Meanwhile, rinse the herbs, shake dry, pluck leaves and finely chop. 

3.
Herb Mashed Potatoes preparation step 3

In a small pot, heat buttermilk with herbs over medium heat (do not let boil or buttermilk will curdle).

4.
Herb Mashed Potatoes preparation step 4

Drain the potatoes, return to pot and let stand until steam escapes. 

5.
Herb Mashed Potatoes preparation step 5

Mash potatoes with a potato masher or pass through a potato ricer.

6.
Herb Mashed Potatoes preparation step 6

Add buttermilk mixture to potatoes and season with salt, pepper and freshly grated nutmeg. Stir until smooth and combined. Serve immediately with the butter.

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