Yogurt Mashed Potatoes
With this child-tested recipe, kids eat their veggies and get an extra boost of calcium. For extra fiber, cook and mash the potatoes with the peel. Store leftovers in a tightly-covered container for up to three days in the refrigerator.
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
4 medium potatoes, peeled (if you prepare with the peel, wash well) 1/2 cup plain lowfat yogurt (not fat-free) 6 Tbsp. reduced fat-milk (warmed slightly in the microwave) 1 1/2 Tbsp. butter salt and pepper
1. CHILD STEP: Scrub the potatoes if leaving on peel. Otherwise... 2. CHILD/PARENT STEP: Peel potatoes with peeler, allowing child to help as much as possible. (This will depend on the child's age and motor skill development.) 3. PARENT STEP: Cut peeled potatoes into quarters. 4. CHILD STEP: Place potatoes in large pot and cover with water. Cover pot. 5. PARENT STEP: Cook potatoes over medium heat until soft when pierced with a fork. 6. PARENT STEP: Drain potatoes. 7. CHILD/PARENT STEP: Mash potatoes with a potato masher so that all potatoes are broken up. Add yogurt, butter and a little of the milk. 8. PARENT STEP: Beat with an electric mixer. Gradually add remaining milk until desired consistency.* Salt and pepper to taste.
*Depending on the potatoes, more milk may be needed.
128 calories 3 g protein 4 g fat 20 g carbohydrate 60 mg calcium 2 g fiber
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