Healthy And Creamy Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 kilogram (2.2 pound) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 120 ml (1/2 cup) milk
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• OPTIONAL: 1 garlic clove (minced)
• a pinch ground nutmeg
• salt & pepper
• OPTIONAL: finely chopped chives (to serve with)

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and cut potatoes to large cubes.

2. 2

   Add to a medium-sized cooking pot and cover with water. Season with a bit of salt.

3. 3

   Boil potatoes until they're soft enough. To the point, they fall apart when you prick them and try to lift them with a fork.

4. 4

   Heat the milk until steamy hot and set aside.

5. 5

   Drain potatoes in a strainer. Then transfer back to the pot or in a large mixing bowl.

6. 6

   Mash potatoes using an electric hand mixer starting with low speed. Pour in the hot milk slowly. Then the garlic, olive oil, nutmeg, and finally the Greek yogurt.

7. 7

   Season with salt and pepper and taste to see if they need any additional seasoning.

8. 8

   Serve warm with freshly ground pepper on top.