#FoodieFriday: Hearty Mashed Potatoes

Upgrade your side dish game with Hearty Mashed Potatoes, a creamy, protein-packed twist on a classic favorite. Garbanzo beans add richness and nutrition, while Parmesan cheese and garlic powder deliver savory flavor.

Ingredients

• 4 baking potatoes (peeled, chunked)
• 1 can garbanzo beans (15 oz, drained)
• 3/4 cup non-fat milk or fortified soy milk
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Boil potatoes in a large saucepan until tender. Add garbanzo beans after 10 minutes.
2. Drain and mash potatoes and beans.
3. Mix in milk, cheese, garlic powder, and pepper.
4. Reheat if needed and serve hot.

Creamy, hearty, and easy to make, this dish pairs perfectly with any meal! Find the full recipe and nutrition details at USDA’s MyPlate Kitchen.