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6/6/08 5:29 P

Garlic Mashed Potatoes serves 4 (1 full cup)
From Cooking Healthy Across America

4 cups (20 oz) unpeeled diced raw potatoes
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup Carnation n/f dry milk powder
1/4 cup Land O Lakes no fat sour cream
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes

In a medium saucepan, combine potatoes, garlic, and water. Bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 10 - 12 min. or until potatoes are tender. Drain potatoes and reserve 1/3 cup liquid. Return potatoes to saucepan. Add reserved liquid and dry milk powder. Using an electric mixer on HIGH, whip potatoes until fluffy. Stir in sour cream and parsley flakes.

HINT: Use more garlic if desired, or for convenience 1/2 tsp. dried minced garlic can be used instead of clove.

Each serving equals:
HE: 1 bread, 1/4 skim milk, 15 opt. calories

148 calories, o fat, 6g protein, 31g carbo, 60mg sodium, 102mg calcium, 2g fiber

Diabetic: 1 1/2 starch