Hummus Mashed Potatoes

I love mashed potatoes with chicken, turkey, pork, almost anything.  I don't often make them because well....they aren't exactly healthy!  When I do make them, I use lite cream cheese and sour cream, never cream or butter to lighten them up and give them a tang.    I came across this recipe from Sabra however and it intrigued me....a dairy free mashed po!

• 6 yellow potatoes (about 5 cups peeled and cubed)
• 1 1/3 cup hummus*
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• Salt and fresh pepper to taste

1. Peel the potatoes and place in a bowl of water to cover (this will prevent discoloration).
2. Cut the potatoes into 1½ inch cubes and place in a  medium sized pot with enough water to cover and ¼  teaspoon salt.
3. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for about 30 minutes, or until a fork goes gently through the potatoes.
4. Once cooked, drain the potatoes and place back into the pot over medium heat until the moisture comes out of the potatoes and they appear dry. (about 3 minutes).
5. Remove from the heat. In the same pot start mashing the potatoes with a potato masher.
6. Add 1 ⅓ cup Sabra hummus and 2 tbsp. olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.

*You could use almost any kind of hummus...I prefer Sabra brand and would go with Garlic or Traditional for a more "traditional" mashed potato, Chipotle for a smoky taste, Supremely Spicy for a kick, or Roasted Red Pepper and a little parmesean cheese for an Italian twist.

Roasted Red Pepper Mashed Potatoes-for Thanksgiving!

Yummy with Red and Blue Meatloaf, pictured above