Recipe: Celery Mashed Potatoes And Chicken Gravy

CELERY MASHED POTATOES AND CHICKEN GRAVY

FOR THE CELERY MASHED POTATOES:
7 medium red potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 3-1/4 pounds)
2 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup 1% low-fat milk
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley (or 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
FOR THE CHICKEN GRAVY:
2 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 cup low-salt chicken broth

TO PREPARE THE CELERY MASHED POTATOES:
Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until very tender. Drain and return to pan.

Melt margarine in a small skillet over medium-high heat, and saute celery and onion 8 minutes or until tender.

Add celery mixture, milk, parsley, salt, and poultry seasoning to potatoes; beat at medium speed of a mixer until smooth. Serve with Chicken Gravy.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup potatoes and 2-1/2 tablespoons gravy).

TO MAKE THE CHICKEN GRAVY:
Melt margarine in a small saucepan over medium heat; add flour, poultry seasoning, salt, and paprika, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add broth, stirring until blended. Cook 2 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2 1/2 tablespoons)
Source: Cooking Light Magazine