Ginger Smashed Potatoes with Dill 

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Serves: 8 person(s)

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 35 mins

Liven up your mashed potatoes with ginger!

Ingredients:

8 red potatoes (unpeeled), washed and quartered

1 bag (16 oz) stew style vegetables

1 tsp salt

1 tsp fresh grated ginger

1 cup light cream

2 Tbsp unsalted butter

1 Tbsp fresh chopped dill

1 dash each of salt and pepper

Directions:

Place potatoes and vegetables in soup pot. Cover with cold water; add salt. Bring to boil, covered, on high heat. Reduce to simmer.

Simmer until potatoes are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain; return potato mixture to pot. Add ginger, cream and butter.

Smash potato mixture with potato masher or beat with handheld mixer to desired consistency. Add dill; season with a dash each of salt and pepper.

Author:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 5 A Day Program, adapted by Family Health Network staff
CDC 5 A Day Program