Healthy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Potatoes
often
get
a
bit
of
a
bad
rap
in
the
health
and
fitness
world,
mainly
because
they’re
seen
as
carb-heavy.
But
carbs
shouldn’t
be
something
we
fear,
they’re
actually
an
essential
nutrient
for
fueling
our
workouts
and
keeping
us
energized
throughout
the
day.

Carbohydrates
are
the
body’s
main
energy
source.
Not
only
do
they
provide
the
necessary
carbs,
but
they’re
also
packed
with
potassium,
a
mineral
that
plays
a
key
role
in
muscle
function
and
recovery.

I
personally
love
incorporating
potatoes
into
my
meals.
In
the
mornings,
I
often
add
roasted
potatoes
to
my
breakfast
for
that
extra
boost
of
energy.
And
after
an
evening
workout,
my
go-to
dish
is
a
plate
of
healthier
mashed
potatoes
with
roasted
garlic.
They’re
creamy,
flavorful,
and
packed
with
nutrients—perfect
for
refueling
my
body
without
the
guilt.

Recipe
Information

• 
  Prep
  Time: 10
• 
  Cook
  Time: 60
• 
  Total
  Time: 75
• 
  Serving
  Size: 8

How
to
Make
Healthy
Garlic
Mashed
Potatoes

Healthy
eating
doesn’t
have
to
mean
giving
up
your
favorite
comfort
foods.
It’s
all
about
finding
ways
to
make
those
beloved
dishes
a
little
lighter
and
more
nutrient-dense.
With
just
a
few
simple
swaps—like
using
olive
oil
instead
of
butter
or
adding
roasted
garlic
for
flavor—you
can
enjoy
meals
that
nourish
both
your
body
and
your
soul.

Ingredients

• 1
  small
  head
  of
  garlic
• 2
  tablespoons
  extra
  virgin
  olive
  oil
• 4
  pounds
  red
  potatoes,
  roughly
  chopped
• 1/4
  –
  1/2
  cup
  chicken
  or
  vegetable
  broth
  (or
  skim
  or
  almond
  milk)
• 2
  tablespoons
  extra
  virgin
  olive
  oil
• salt
  &
  pepper
  to
  taste

Instructions

1. Preheat
   the
   oven
   to
   400
   degrees.
2. With
   a
   sharp
   knife,
   cut
   the
   top
   of
   the
   head
   of
   garlic
   off
   to
   expose
   the
   top
   of
   the
   garlic
   cloves.
   Place
   the
   whole
   garlic
   on
   a
   piece
   of
   aluminum,
   and
   drizzle
   2
   tablespoons
   of
   olive
   oil
   over
   the
   head
   of
   garlic.
   Begin
   to
   wrap
   the
   foil
   around
   the
   garlic
   leaving
   room,
   sort
   of
   like
   a
   tent,
   and
   pinch
   together
   the
   top.
   Place
   the
   aluminum
   foil
   tent
   on
   a
   baking
   sheet
   and
   bake
   for
   1
   hour
   until
   the
   garlic
   is
   fragrant.
3. While
   the
   garlic
   is
   roasting,
   place
   the
   potatoes
   in
   a
   large
   stockpot
   and
   cover
   the
   potatoes
   with
   water.
   Place
   the
   stockpot
   on
   the
   stove
   and
   bring
   to
   a
   boil
   for
   about
   20
   minutes,
   or
   until
   the
   potatoes
   are
   fork
   tender.
4. Remove
   the
   stockpot
   from
   the
   stove
   and
   drain
   the
   water
   from
   the
   pot,
   and
   set
   aside.
5. When
   the
   garlic
   is
   finished
   roasting,
   allow
   it
   to
   cool
   until
   it
   is
   cold
   enough
   to
   handle
   with
   your
   hands.
   Using
   your
   fingers,
   squeeze
   the
   roasted
   garlic
   out
   of
   its
   peel,
   and
   gently
   mash
   with
   a
   fork.
6. Add
   the
   mashed
   garlic,
   chicken
   broth,
   the
   remaining
   olive
   oil,
   and
   salt
   and
   pepper
   to
   taste,
   to
   the
   potatoes,
   and
   mash
   with
   a
   potato
   masher
   until
   smooth.
7. Add
   more
   chicken
   broth
   if
   needed
   until
   it
   reaches
   your
   ideal
   consistency,
   and
   enjoy!

In
Summary

With
the
holidays
just
around
the
corner,
this
healthy
garlic
mashed
potato
recipe
is
a
great
addition
to
your
festive
menu.
It’s
comforting,
delicious,
and
pairs
well
with
just
about
any
main
course—from
roast
turkey
to
grilled
tofu.
You
can
feel
good
about
serving
this
to
your
family
and
friends,
knowing
it’s
a
lighter
option
that
doesn’t
skimp
on
flavor.