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Enjoy creamy heart-healthy Hearty Mashed Potatoes, a satisfying side dish that's diabetic-friendly and naturally gluten-free. Made to be light, fluffy, and healthy, this recipe swaps traditional heavy ingredients for heart-smart alternatives, reducing saturated fat without sacrificing flavor. Packed with potassium and fiber, it supports healthy blood pressure and digestion. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, these mashed potatoes deliver comfort and nutrition in every bite.
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Mashed potatoes can be as healthy or unhealthy as the ingredients you add to the potatoes. By swapping out full-fat milk or cream for low sodium broth, we’ve created low fat mashed potatoes that are still loaded with flavor. There’s still some butter in there to add creaminess, but we use far less than traditional mashed potatoes so you’ll get the creaminess without the fat or calories. Using red potatoes and keeping the skin on adds fiber and nutrients so you can feel good about eating these hearty mashed potatoes as a healthy side dish. If you’re looking for gluten free mashed potatoes, just be sure to check the label on the broth. All other ingredients naturally contain no gluten.
Serve this classic side dish alongside your favorite protein for a complete meal everyone will love. These heart healthy dishes pair well with mashed potatoes.
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Recipe yields 8 servings
In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, cover and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender. With a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
Add chicken broth and butter. With a handheld mixer on medium speed, mash potatoes until chunky. Add salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine and serve.