Orange Scented Mashed Potatoes

Photo: flickr user Machine is Organic

Ingredients

1 lrg sweet potato (with pale flesh)

1 medium boiling potato

2 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese

1 pch salt and pepper

1/4 cup fresh orange juice

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/4 cup lowfat buttermilk plus more as needed

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Advance prep: Peel and cube the potatoes. Cook until fork tender. Drain. Add the fat-free cream cheese and stir well. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Cover and set aside, allowing the cheese to melt.

Advance

Prep: reduce the orange juice in a nonstick pan over medium-low heat to 2 tablespoons. Set aside to cool.

Soften the onions in the oil over low heat. Add the potatoes and orange reduction. Mix well to incorporate the cheese. With a whisk or spatula, add the buttermilk and beat until the potatoes are light and fluffy. Stir in the parsley and serve.

Description: "Orange flavored mashed potatoes with refreshing bites of parsley." Cuisine: "Caribbean"

Serving Ideas : garlicky meat and poultry; steamed vegetables

NOTES : The idea was inspired by mashed boniato served in Latino restaurants.

The other is tested, to-die for, low-fat whipped potatoes, or so Bob said. I thought they turned out very well.