Delicious Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes have always been a favorite of mine, but they are not necessarily the healthiest food out there. So when I decide to cook up some of this delicious comfort food, I try to make it a bit healthier by adding some more veggies.

Delicious Mashed Potatoes

-6 medium potatoes
-2 large carrots
-1 medium sweet potato
-1 tbsp butter or margarine(olive oil also works well if you're vegan)
-3 tbsp plain yogurt(can be omitted)
-salt and pepper to taste

Wash all veggies. I like to leave the skin on my carrots and potatoes, but feel free to peel them. I always peel my sweet potato, because the skin is so much tougher. Cut the potatoes and sweet potatoes into chunks, and slice the carrots into medium sized slices.

Place all veggies in a pot and bring to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to help the veggies cook and turn down to medium heat once they start boiling.

When veggies are cooked(potatoes and carrots are done when you insert a fork and it goes in easily) drain the water off them and give a quick rinse to wash away excess starch.

Place the veggies in a large dish and mash them together. I like my carrots to say fairly chunky in the potatoes and just focus on getting a smooth texture with the potatoes.

Add butter(or margarine or oil) and your yogurt(if using), also season with your salt and pepper. I stir this together with a wooden spoon, but if you want you could also use a mixer to get a "whipped" potato.


This really is a tasty treat! It is great served with "meat" loaf and onion gravy, or just on its own. You can also add other veggies to it, or some nutritional yeast for a cheesy-like flavor. Some of the other veggies you can add are:

-Broccoli
-Onion
-Different types of potato
-Turnip
-Squash

The possibilities are endless! I hope you enjoy!

"Meat" Loaf

I've been experimenting with the bean mixture I made the other night and have found a nice way to make some "meat" loaf.  Just follow the recipe here for the veggie burger mix and then do the following to make a tasty, tender loaf. Depending on the size of the loaf you plan on making, you can freeze any leftover mixture or make them into burgers for the next night.

"Meat"Loaf

-Veggie burger mixture
-1/2 can tomato sauce
-Spices(parsley, Italian seasoning, black pepper)

Place your burger mixture into a baking dish and flatten it out so that it covers the entire pan. Smooth the tomato sauce over the top of the mixture and top with your spices. Bake in the over at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Serve.


This recipe is great with my onion gravy. Here's what you will need:


-1 onion
-1 tsp olive oil
-2 tbsp butter or margerine
-2 tbsp flour
-1 tbsp soy sauce
-2 cups water or veggie broth

Fry your onions in a frying pan with a little olive oil until the onions are transparent. Set aside. In a medium sized pot over medium high heat, add butter and flour. Stir ingredients together and continue to stir until it becomes a golden coloured paste and it no longer smells of flour. Add the onions, water/broth and soy sauce. Stir together and reduce heat to medium. The mixture will thicken as it continues to heat. It is also really good with some added salt, pepper, and savory. Add whatever spices you like to create a unique gravy flavor.

I love this gravy over mashed potatoes, and it can be altered any way you wish. Mushrooms would also taste lovely in it! Enjoy, and as always, I would love to hear your feedback!