Speedy & Light Mashed Potato Muffins
Craving that comforting taste of mashed potatoes but looking for a fun and healthy twist? These delightful mashed potato muffins are here to save the day! We’ve taken classic creamy mash and transformed it into individual portions packed with flavor and boosted with plenty of vibrant vegetables. Get ready to enjoy a satisfying and lighter take on a beloved favorite, perfect as a side dish or a light meal component. Let’s get cooking!
About Time:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yields: 6-8 muffins (depending on the size of your muffin tin)
Ingredients:
- 3 large potatoes (suitable for mashing, like Russet or Maris Piper)
- Generous amount of vegetables (at least half the volume of the potatoes):
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup peas
- ½ cup carrots, finely diced
- 2 tbsp green onion, finely chopped
- Optional additions: Broccoli florets (finely chopped), spinach (chopped), mushrooms (finely chopped), bell
- peppers (finely diced)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnishing
- Optional (use sparingly and consider their calorie/fat content):
- 1-2 tbsp low-fat natural yogurt or quark
- 1-2 tbsp nutritional yeast (for a cheesy flavor)
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