Irish Mashed Potatoes
"The leeks give a mild onion flavor to the potatoes. This is a reasonably low cal. recipe. If you wish this recipe to be strict vegetarian/vegan use soy milk or vegetable broth instead of milk"
photo by Derf2440
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 cup chopped leek, well cleaned
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon lite olive oil
- salt and pepper
directions
- Boil potatoes until tender about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile in another saucepan combine leeks and the milk.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally and cook until the leeks are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain Potatoes and return them to the pot, mash until smooth.
- Stir in Oil and warm leeks with the milk.
- Season to taste.
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Reviews
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I not a cooking enthusiast, so I'm always looking for recipes that are quick and easy. This recipe doesn't require many ingredients or a lot of time. Plus, it cuts the fat without compromising taste. I'm passing it on to friends and family. -
There's no doubt that these mashed potatoes are a bit drier than their buttery cousins, but in my opinion, it's worth the cut in fat. Mashed potatoes, once a gluttonous treat, is now considerably lower fat. I've made it twice with the leeks, but I'm considering trying scallions instead next time for a change. -
This is what my Granny called "howd" - she also made it with garlic mashed in, and funnily enough scallions, so that is a good traditional Irish way to go. It is a really delicious recipe, very easy to make, and good for you. Granny used to serve it with garlic fried nettles as the green by the way, but if you want a similar taste and are scared of nettles, then try flash frying spinach in garlic and veggie oil. Nettles are better for you though! You need to pick them when they are small, rinse them in water, and fry them oil until they are wilted. Nice to see it in here Bergie - thanks! -
Mine ended up being a bit less healthy than the recipe- I didn't have milk, so I cooked the leeks in butter and a bit of cream. I'm not a big mashed potato fan but I have no complaints with the recipe- it was simple, fast, and delicious!
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I tasted them and thought they were good. I'll be honest though I did add some extra butter. I love the method for using the leeks. I would like to try it with other greens.
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Bergy
Small town in the Okanagan, B.C.
On January 10 2010 I will celebrate 9 years of Life with Zaar. I can't imagine being without it! It has become part of my daily routine.
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