Chicken & Mashed Potatoes
- Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Serving Size: 6.0 ounces
- Stage: Post-recovery
INGREDIENTS:
- White potato - 1 medium (200 grams)
- Chicken breast, skinless, uncooked - 240 grams or 8.5 oz
- Olive oil - 1/2 tbsp (7 grams)
- Nutritional yeast - 1 tsp (we like this brand)
- Sea salt - 1/4 tsp
- Black pepper, freshly ground - 1/8 tsp
- Hemp seeds - 1 tbsp (10 grams)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Fill a medium pot with water halfway and set to boil. Peel and chop the potatoes in large chunks. Add to the pot and boil for about 15 minutes or until easily broken with a fork. Drain the water and set aside.
- While the potatoes boil, place a large pan over medium heat. Slice the chicken breast into strips. Once the pan is hot, add the olive oil and chicken. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper (additional to the ones on the ingredients list). Cook for about 10 minutes or until fully cooked. Set aside.
- Mash the potatoes once they are ready. You can keep them in the same pot to make it easier. Then, add the nutritional yeast, sea salt, black pepper, and hemp seeds. Mix gently.
- Serve the mashed potatoes with the chicken. Enjoy!
*Note: Divide equally by the listed number of servings. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
NUTRITION FACTS per serving:
- Calories 265
- Protein 29 grams
- Carbs 16 grams
- Fat 9 grams
- Fiber 3 grams
- Sugar 1 grams
- Iron 12% DV
- Calcium 3% DV
- Sodium 17% DV
DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults
Nutritionist notes: The mashed potatoes in this recipe are not like the traditional ones that have lots of butter simply because they are not healthy to eat that way. Instead, we use a bit of nutritional yeast, which gives the mashed potatoes a hint of a cheesy flavor and makes them taste pretty great! Also, adding hemp seeds gives it a small boost of protein and helthy fats. The first time you try them they might taste a bit unique but give it a couple of times for your palate to get used to the flavor and they will become a staple in your diet before you know it!
Tags: low-carb, keto friendly, dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, high-fiber, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, diet, recipe
*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.