Mashed Potatoes with Chickpeas
A quick heart healthy recipe today from Cholesterol Down: Ten Simple Steps to Lower Your Cholesterol in Four Weeks--Without Prescription Drugs by Dr. Janet Brill
Ingredients
- 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup light soy milk
- 1/2cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup Light margarine
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Commercial gravy, optional
Place potatoes in large saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and return potatoes to pan. Add chickpeas and mash using a potato masher. Add soy milk, chicken broth, margarine, and salt and pepper and stir. Cook an additional 2 minutes, until heated, stirring constantly. Serve warm. Top with commercial gravy if desired.
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