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Vegetable Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients
2 pounds all-purpose, Yukon Gold or baking potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 Tbsp butter or margarine
1 tsp salt
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup chopped leeks or onions
3/4 cups low fat small curd cottage cheese
3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
Place potatoes and garlic in a large sauce pan. Cover with water and add 1 tsp. of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.

While potatoes and garlic are cooking, melt butter in a large non-stick sauté pan. Add leeks or onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and cook 1 to 2 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper. Add cottage cheese and buttermilk. Heat until just warm.

Drain cooked potatoes and garlic well. Place in a large bowl. Mash potatoes with a potato masher. Add spinach mixture and parmesan cheese. Mix well. Adjust seasonings as necessary.

Yield: 6 servings

Per serving: calories 250; total fat 5 g; cholesterol 8 mg; sodium 350 mg

Credits
Recipe from: Author unknown

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