Lemon-Basil Mashed Potatoes

Submitted by DailyInspiration

"A nice twist to traditional mashed potatoes from Weight Watchers (2 points per 3/4 cup serving)."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 lbs baby red potatoes, scrubbed and halved
• 1⁄2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, warmed
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

directions

1. Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan and add enough water to cover; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
2. Return the potatoes to the saucepan. Add the broth, butter, salt and pepper. Mash until the potatoes are smooth. Stir in the basil, lemon zest and lemon juice.

Reviews

[Selene42]

These were really good, I used Dried Basil and Oregano and my whole family gobbled them up. I will definitely be making this again.