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Yummy Fall Potatoes

Yummy Fall Potatoes
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There are over 100 varieties of potatoes sold in the United States. Each of these varieties fit into one of seven potato type categories: russet, red, white, yellow, blue/purple, fingerling and petite. Create some fun family meals by exploring the different shapes and colors of potatoes. Start by making these fun green-mash potatoes.

More About Potatoes:

  • There are just 159 calories in one medium potato.
  • A medium baked potato with skin is low in sodium and high in vitamin C and
    potassium.
  • Store potatoes in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place. Perforated plastic bags or paper bags are best for extending shelf-life.
  • Temperatures lower than 50 degrees, such as in a refrigerator, cause a potato's starch to convert to sugar, resulting in a sweet taste and discoloration when cooked.
Elaine's Green Mashed Potatoes
Photo by Marusa Jonas

Elaine's Green-Mash Potatoes

Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
  • 3 medium potatoes, scrubbed with a clean vegetable brush under cold running water
  • ½ cup skim milk (divided)
  • 1 garlic clove (peeled)
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
  • Dash white pepper (optional)
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water. Peel and dice potatoes.
  2. Simmer potatoes in a medium-sized pan on the stove for about 10 minutes or until soft when pierced with a fork.
  3. Cook peas in a microwave-safe bowl for about 1 minute or until cooked. Drain.
  4. Heat milk in a microwave-safe bowl about 1 minute until hot. Add garlic clove and let stand for 5 minutes.
  5. In a blender puree peas, 2 tablespoons milk, and garlic clove.
  6. Drain potatoes and begin to mash. Slowly add 6 tablespoons milk while mashing. Blend in the pureed peas and garlic, margarine and white pepper (optional) to the mashed potatoes.
  7. Place mashed potatoes in a serving dish. Lightly sprinkle salt on top of potatoes.
  8. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Nutrition Information:

  • Serving Size (1 cup):
  • Calories: 160
  • Total Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Sodium: 130mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Calcium: 4%
  • Iron: 6%
  • Potassium: 10%
Nutrition Software Used: ESHA Food Processor

Source:

MyPlate Kitchen, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Sources:

  1. FoodData Central, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

  2. Potatoes USA

This newsletter was written by Carol Schwarz. It was reviewed and updated in 2025.

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