Who can deny the delicious taste and smell of mashed potatoes? The butter, garlic, salt and olive oil are all tasty ingredients when prepping your potatoes, but when you are looking to save some calories, there are awesome and simple recipes to sub out the starchy side dish.
Mashed Cauliflower
Cauliflower is an extremely healthy alternative to mashed potatoes. The vegetable is filled with fiber, and even has anti-cancer benefits! See recipe here!
Mashed Turnips
Turnips contain less calories than potatoes, and also do not need butter or olive oil to make them creamy! See recipe here!
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes will help you to regulate your blood sugar, as well as provides you with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients. See recipe here!
Mashed Celery Root
Celery has a nutrient that helps fight body fat - so why not save some calories while eating a delicious side dish? See recipe here!
Mashed Broccoli
Broccoli has been linked to enhancing detoxification, preventing cancer, and helps with eye health. See recipe here!
Mashed Carrots
Carrots are high in beta-carotene, and also assist in eye health and cancer prevention. See recipe here!
Mashed Eggplant
Eggplant is proven to be good for your brain, as well as be high in antioxidants. See recipe here!
Mashed Rutabaga and Celery Root
Rutabagas offer Vitamin C, zinc, as well as dietary fiber! See recipe here!