Lunch: Coming Home Mashed Potatoes

A classic side dish that goes great with any meal!

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Coming Home Mashed Potatoes

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs red potatoes, washed and quartered (skins left on)
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon sugar
1 lemon, zested
chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Add potatoes to a large saucepan and add water until potatoes are covered. Add salt. Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer, covered until done. (Approximately 15 minutes or until a fork can easily be poked through them. Drain water and set aside, covered.
In a small sauce pan, warm milk, sugar and butter together until butter is melted.
Add warm sweet milk and butter mixture to the potatoes and mash, using a potato masher or hand held mixer until desired consistency is obtained. Stir in lemon zest. Salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

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