Diabetic Recipes
Garlic and Thyme Mashed Potatoes
(makes 4 servings)
| 1 1/2 | pounds (720 g) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes |
| 3 | cloves garlic, cut in half |
| 2 | sprigs thyme, plus 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh thyme leaves |
| 3 | tablespoons (45 ml) skim milk |
| 1/4 | teaspoon (5 ml) salt (optional) |
| freshly ground pepper |
- Peel and cut the potatoes into similar sized pieces. Place in a large pot of boiling water with the garlic and thyme sprigs. Simmer until the potatoes test done with a sharp knife.
- Drain the potatoes, and discard the garlic and thyme sprigs.
- Mash the potatoes. Add the fresh thyme leaves and milk with salt (if using) and pepper. Keep warm till ready to serve.
- To serve, divide between plates.
| Per serving: | 116 calories (0% calories from fat), 3 g protein, 0 total fat (0 saturated fat), 26 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 90 mg potassium, 15 mg sodium |
| Diabetic exchanges: | 1 1/2 carbohydrate (bread/starch) |
