BASIC LEAN MASHED POTATOES

Basic Lean Mashed Potatoes image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

3 large Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut in eighths
2/3 cup warm low-fat milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 thin pats of butter for garnish (optional)

Steps:

Put the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well.
Put the milk in the saucepan used for the potatoes and bring to a simmer. Force the potatoes through a ricer and add them to the milk. Cook over very low heat, mixing well and season with salt and pepper.
If desired top each portion with a thin pat of butter just before serving for a deceptive sense of richness.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 233, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 740 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams