Nothing screams “comfort food” more than mashed potatoes. Sadly, people tend to go overboard when they add ingredients loaded with trans-fats. Luckily, this Dill Red Creamy Potatoes with Cashew Sour Cream recipe from Dr. LJ’s Natural Wellness (drljsnaturalwellness.com) is here to save the day.
Sprigs of dill and various leafy greens are added not just for extra flavor, but for vitamins and nutrients as well. Instead of gravy, cashew sour cream or tahini sauce (with a spicy kick!) can serve as a partner to this dish, especially if you like your mashed potatoes extra smooth and creamy.
Dill Red Creamy Potatoes with Cashew Sour Cream (or Tahini Sauce)
Procedure
For Dill Red Creamy Potatoes
- Fill large salad bowl with combination of greens.
- Wash potatoes and poke some holes in them with a fork or knife.
- Place water, turmeric, crushed garlic, 1 tsp. sea salt, and coconut oil in a sauce pan. Then, add potatoes and herbs.
- Cover and simmer until potatoes are easily mashed with fork for about 20 minutes
- Pour over greens, including remaining liquid.
- Top with yogurt, sauce, or cashew cream.
For Cashew Sour Cream and Tahini Sauce
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
Why Dill Red Creamy Potatoes with Cashew Sour Cream Is Good For You
One of potatoes’ strongest points lie skin deep, literally. Potatoes contain fiber, mainly in the skin, which can aid in relieving constipation and lowering your LDL cholesterol levels. Digestion and absorption of simple sugars are also among its health benefits.
When using potatoes in other dishes, simply season with Himalayan salt or fresh, dried, or powdered herbs. Keep the skins on as well for an added texture. And, don’t forget to eat them in moderation – the high starch content could spell disaster if you consume too much.
Meanwhile, dill has an exceptional number of vitamins and minerals ranging from vitamins A and C, B vitamins, minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium, and even flavonoid compounds like kaempferol, vicenin, and limonene. What’s impressive, however, is the presence of essential oils that can help in shielding your body from cancer, and may even stop bacteria from entering your system.
If you’re adding sour cream to a recipe, always make sure to use organic, grass-fed milk and/or cream. Most milk available nowadays comes from cows that were in confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and fed growth hormones and additives. Grass-fed milk is your ideal dairy choice because it comes from cows that were free to roam pasture and have a natural diet that’s not artificial in any way.