Mashed potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple, but they're also notorious for being high in both calories and fat — and not the good kind, either. It's butter, cream, and more butter that traditionally give the dish its richness, but these ingredients are hardly necessary. With a few simple swaps — and a secret ingredient — this lightened-up recipe will save on calories, fat, and yes, even carb counts. Not only that, but the dish also gets a nice boost of protein from the Greek yogurt, which helps give the mashed potatoes a smooth and creamy texture.
From Michele Foley, POPSUGAR Fitness
Add potatoes and garlic to a large pot of boiling water, cook for about 10 minutes. Then add cauliflower; cook for an additional 7-10 minutes, or until both the potatoes and cauliflower are tender.
Remove from heat, drain the contents of the pot, and transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add butter, broth, yogurt, salt, and pepper. Using a hand mixer, whip to desired consistency.
Garnish with fresh chives and serve.