Green-Mash Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 7 potatoes (medium size, about 1 cup each)
• 1 cup skim milk (divided)
• 2 garlic cloves (peeled)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons soft (tub) margarine
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt

Directions:

1. Simmer peeled, diced potatoes for about 10 minutes until soft when pierced with a fork.
2. Cook 1 cup peas in microwave for about 3 minutes; drain and reserve.
3. Heat milk until hot.
4. Add garlic cloves to milk and let stand for 5 minutes.
5. Puree peas, ¼ cup milk, and garlic cloves using a blender.
6. Drain potatoes and begin to mash.
7. Slowly add ¾ cup milk while mashing.
8. Blend in the pureed peas and garlic, margarine, and white pepper (optional) to the mashed potatoes.
9. Place mashed potatoes in a serving dish and keep warm.
10. Just before serving, lightly sprinkle Kosher salt on top of potatoes.