RECIPES

Garlic Smashed Potatoes

This flavourful potato dish is lighter in taste and lower in fat than many recipes!

Prep Time

10M

Cook Time

20M

Serves

8

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs (1.2 kg) potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

3 garlic cloves, peeled

1/3 cup (75 mL) chicken broth, undiluted and preferably low-sodium

1/3 cup (75 mL) light sour cream

1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh sage leaves, finely chopped

1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) dried sage

salt to taste

Instructions

1 Place potatoes in a large saucepan with garlic.
2 Cover with cold water then add about ½ tsp (2mL) salt. Cover and bring to the boil.
3 Reduce heat and simmer gently until very tender, about 20 minutes.
4 Drain well.
5 Return potatoes and garlic to saucepan and over low heat, mash with chicken broth, sour cream and sage until as smooth as you like.
6 Taste and add salt if needed.