A New Spin: 3 Unique Spa-Inspired Mashed Potato Recipes

Published: Monday, November 21st 2011
in Nutrition
by Amy Sung

We know it’s not Thanksgiving without some sort of mash, so we set out to look for new takes on the always-present mashed potato sides to mix things up. Here are three unique and healthy options from Canyon Ranch, Cal-a-Vie in Vista, California, and Red Mountain Resort in Ivins, Utah. From mint to celery root to wasabi, we’re excited to try something new this year. Tell us, do you have go-to recipes you turn to every Thanksgiving, or do you try put a new spin on your menu every couple of years?

Cal-a-Vie Recipe: Wasabi Mashed Potatoes (Serves 6)

Ingredients:

6 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 tbsp nonfat sour cream
¼ cup 1% milk
Salt and white pepper, to taste
4 tsp (about) prepared wasabi, aka Japanese horseradish
1-2 tbsp basil oil, optional

Instructions:

Cook the potatoes in enough salted water to cover in a saucepan until tender; drain well. Whip with a mixer or press through a food mill. Add the sour cream, milk, salt and white pepper and beat at low speed until smooth.
Add the wasabi gradually, beating constantly and checking frequently for taste; you may not need the entire amount. Add the basil oil for color, if desired.

Nutrition information per serving: 108 calories, 27 g carbohydrates, < 1 mg cholesterol, 5g protein, < 1 g fat, 24 mg sodium, 3 g fiber

Canyon Ranch Recipe: Celery Root & Potato Puree ( Serves 8 )

Ingredients:4 cups vegetable stock
2 cups diced celery root (about 1 lb)
4 cups diced, peeled potatoes (about 1½ lbs)
½ cup 2% milk
½ tsp salt

Instructions:

In a large stock pot, bring vegetable stock to a boil.
Reduce heat and add celery root and potatoes. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
Transfer vegetables and stock to a blender container and add milk and salt. Puree until smooth.

Nutritional information per serving: 95 calories, 21 g carbohydrates, trace fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 3 g protein, 65 mg sodium, 2 g fiber

Red Mountain Recipe: Whipped Neufchatel Mint Potatoes (Serves 6)

Ingredients:1¼ lbs Idaho potatoes, peeled and medium diced
3 oz. neufchatel cheese
2 oz. mint, chopped (⅛ lb)
¼ cup 1% milk
1 tbsp olive oil
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper

Instructions: