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Monday, November 17, 2014

Buttery Fresh Herb Smashed Potatoes

These Buttery Fresh Herb Smashed Potatoes are a fresh, bright, & lighter take on traditional mashed potatoes- a must-make side dish for your holiday dinner...



These Buttery Fresh Herb Smashed Potatoes are a fresh, bright, & lighter take on traditional mashed potatoes- a must-make side dish for your holiday dinner.







My mother's creamy (and very buttery) mashed potatoes have been a staple at our holiday dinners for years now. And I can't lie- it was always the side dish that I most looked forward to each Thanksgiving. 



I always had a big ole scoop at dinner, and then maybe a second helping later during dinner. And I never argued when she wanted to send me home with a nice sized container of them. 



While those comforting mashed potatoes of my mama's will always have a special spot in my heart, I have been making a few menu changes since I took over the Thanksgiving dinner responsibilities. Namely, I have been trying to take some of our longtime favorite recipes and have been making healthier, yet just as tasty versions of them.  



When I came across this recipe for Buttery Fresh Herb Potatoes from I Can't Believe It's Not Butter's recipe page, I knew with just one minor tweak that I had found my new go-to potato recipe for Thanksgiving dinner. 



With the addition of fresh parsley, lemon zest, and capers, these Buttery Fresh Herb Smashed Potatoes have a bright, fresh flavor. 



And since these are made with the new and improved (and better for you!) I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, there is no need for cream or milk to get that creamy, buttery flavor that you love in traditional mashed potatoes...





These Buttery Fresh Herb Smashed Potatoes are a fresh, bright, & lighter take on traditional mashed potatoes- a must-make side dish for your holiday dinner.










These Buttery Fresh Herb Smashed Potatoes are a fresh, bright, & lighter take on traditional mashed potatoes- a must-make side dish for your holiday dinner.











Yield: Serves 8
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Buttery Fresh Herb Smashed Potatoes

Buttery Fresh Herb Smashed Potatoes

These Buttery Fresh Herb Smashed Potatoes are a fresh, bright, & lighter take on traditional mashed potatoes- a must-make side dish for your holiday dinner.

prep time: 20 min cook time: 25 min total time: 45 min

ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. red potatoes, well washed & scrubbed and cut into 1-in. chunks, (about 6 cups)- leave skin on
  • 1/4 cup I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1 tbsp. capers, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 tsp salt

instructions:

How to cook Buttery Fresh Herb Smashed Potatoes

  1. Cover potatoes with water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook uncovered until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
  2. Combine the potatoes & I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread in a large bowl, and then gently mash. Fold in the parsley, capers, lemon peel, and salt.
  3. Serve warm. Enjoy!
  4. * Feel free to add your favorite fresh herbs, such as thyme, oregano and rosemary.
  5. **Recipe inspiration provided by this recipe for Buttery Fresh Herb Potatoes from the I Can't Believe It's Not Butter website.
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I have to be honest with you all- Up until I tried this recipe, I had been a firm believer that the best mashed potatoes had to have butter in them.  But I am here to tell you all that it is now time to believe. 



The new I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® is made from real, simple ingredients that you can recognize like a delicious blend of plant-based oils, purified water and a pinch of salt. Trust me on this, folks- Just one bite and you'll 'Believe'!



And not only will you now know and recognize the ingredients in your favorite I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spreads, but it is also the first spread from Unilever in the U.S. to be made from non-GMO sourced ingredients.  



The new I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® spread also has 40% fewer calories and 70% less saturated fat than butter, making it a tasty and healthier substitute for your usual butter.





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