Elaine’s Green-Mash Potatoes

Courtesy of USDA MyPlate

This vibrant, kid-friendly side dish provides a sweet, mild flavor and a bright green color, often served for St. Patrick's Day.

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes, scrubbed with a clean vegetable brush under cold running water
• ½ cup skim milk (divided)
• 1 garlic clove (peeled)
• ½ cup frozen peas
• 1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
• Dash white pepper (optional)
• ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Wash hands with soap and water. Peel and dice potatoes.
2. Simmer potatoes in a medium-sized pan on the stove for about 10 minutes or until soft when pierced with a fork.
3. Cook peas in a microwave-safe bowl for about 1 minute or until cooked. Drain.
4. Heat milk in a microwave-safe bowl about 1 minute until hot. Add garlic clove and let stand for 5 minutes.
5. In a blender puree peas, 2 tablespoons milk, and garlic clove.
6. Drain potatoes and begin to mash. Slowly add 6 tablespoons milk while mashing. Blend in the pureed peas and garlic, margarine and white pepper (optional) to the mashed potatoes.
7. Place mashed potatoes in a serving dish. Lightly sprinkle salt on top of potatoes.
8. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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