[header] How to make healthy mashed potatoes [title] Wash and cut the potatoes. [step] Wash 1 1/4 pounds (567 g) of your potatoes. You can also use a mix of potatoes and root vegetables for a variety of nutrients. <sep> (A) You can discard the peels, pits, and skins to make only healthy mashed potatoes. [substeps] The mashed potatoes will have a mildly sour texture after this step. (B) Leave the skin on the vegetables and cut them into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. [substeps] Ensure that the pieces are the same size, so they cook evenly. (C) Wash the potatoes out of a colander and rinse them under clean running water. Then rinse each potato under cool, running water for about 5 seconds to remove dirt. (D) Wash the potatoes under hot tap water so they're soft and ready to eat. [substeps] Fresh or frozen mashed potatoes will last 7 to 10 months.
B