RECIPE OF THE DAY! HERBED MASHED POTATOES WITH MUSHROOMS

Looking for a side dish, this is the one. Are you in the mushy stage of your band, or just want a great taste for your potatoes you can get that with this 142 calorie dish.. ENJOY!

Makes 5 cups

Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
142 Calories Per Serving

Ingredients

MUSHROOMS

1 tablespoon olive oil, preferably extra-virgin

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/8 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

1/8 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground pepper

8 ounces small white button mushrooms, quartered (2 cups)

4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps halved and cut in 1/2-inch-wide strips (2 cups)

1/3 cup chicken broth

POTATOES

11/2 pounds baking potatoes (3 large), peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks

3/4 cup buttermilk

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives or thinly sliced scallion greens

Preparation

1. Mushrooms: Heat oil in a large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, thyme, salt and pepper and stir 30 seconds until garlic is fragrant but not browned. Add mushrooms and cook 1 minute, turning and stirring.

2. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until mushrooms are tender and liquid has nearly evaporated. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.

3. Potatoes: Meanwhile cook potatoes in water to cover 13 to 15 minutes until very tender. Drain in a colander.

4. Return to pot and stir over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes until dry and floury.

5. Mash, adding buttermilk. Beat in salt and pepper with a wooden spoon, then transfer to a warmed serving dish. Spoon mushrooms over potatoes, sprinkle with chives and serve.

142 Calories Per Serving