Yummy Fall Potatoes

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-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 margarine
Dash white pepper (optional)
⅛ teaspoon salt

Directions:

Wash hands with soap and water. Peel and dice potatoes.
Simmer potatoes in a medium-sized pan on the stove for about 10 minutes or until soft when pierced with a fork.
Cook peas in a microwave-safe bowl for about 1 minute or until cooked. Drain.
Heat milk in a microwave-safe bowl about 1 minute until hot. Add garlic clove and let stand for 5 minutes.
In a blender puree peas, 2 tablespoons milk, and garlic clove.
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.
Place mashed potatoes in a serving dish. Lightly sprinkle salt on top of potatoes.
Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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