Spinach and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Recipe: #10440
September 01, 2013
Categories: Side Dishes, Garlic, Potatoes, Spinach, One-Pot Meal, Sunday Dinner, Gluten-Free, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, more
"Easy, quick, and 'pretty' healthy. NO cream, NO butter, NO cheese. They are delicious - and, perfect with a steak dinner."
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (511.7 g)
- Calories 443.1
- Total Fat - 20.9 g
- Saturated Fat - 2.9 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 179.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 60.6 g
- Dietary Fiber - 7.5 g
- Sugars - 18.2 g
- Protein - 6.3 g
- Calcium - 125 mg
- Iron - 3.1 mg
- Vitamin C - 53.6 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Spinach, Onion, and Garlic ... Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to a large saute pan (non-stick works best), and bring to medium - medium low heat. Add the onion, and saute slowly until it is translucent and tender, about 5 minutes. Then, add the garlic, and cook another minute or two. Finally, add the spinach and toss until it is lightly wilted (1-2 minutes). Transfer to a small bowl, and cover to keep warm.
Step 2
Potatoes ... In that same pan, add the potatoes and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat (low boil), and cook the potatoes until fork tender (about 10-15 minutes). Drain the potatoes once they are tender, and return to the pan; but, reduce the heat to medium low.
Step 3
Finish ... Using a potato masher, or fork; lightly mash the potatoes. Then, add the olive oil, chicken broth, a good pinch of salt and pepper; and mash until they are the texture you like. You don't need a perfect smooth texture; in fact, I prefer a rough mash. Finish them up by adding the sauteed spinach, onion, and garlic mixture; as well as the fresh basil. Mix to combine - and, if needed - add a bit more broth.
Step 4
Then, cover; and remove from the heat for a couple of minutes to make sure everything is heated through.
Step 5
Serve and ENJOY! ... Perfect with grilled steak. But honestly, these are great with anything - they are really delicious; and, just a bit different from the classic mashed spuds!
Tips
No special items needed.