QUICK MICROWAVE MASHED POTATOES

Mashed Potato: A hot favourite of many!

The simple potato, whether in the form of crispy chips, French fries, or mash, is a vegetable that both non-vegetarians and vegetarians like. Made up of about 80% water, this delightful vegetable may be prepared in a variety of ways while still tasting excellent.

This simple mashed potato recipe may be served as a side dish or eaten on its own; it takes only a few minutes to prepare using a microwave!

Ingredients

• 2-3 potatoes peeled and cut

• 1-2 Tbsp butter

• Salt to taste

• Pepper to taste

• 2-3 Tbsp milk

Method

1. Wash peel and cut potatoes into cubes

2. Take a microwave friendly dish and place the potatoes in the dish. Cover leaving little space

3. Microwave for 5-6 min or until soft. Check and turn potatoes after 2 min

4. Remove potatoes and mash with fork add in the butter, salt, pepper and milk.

5. Add any more seasonings of choice and serve

Tip:

Add a bit of grated cheese to enhance flavour to make a creamy cheesy mashed potato

Fun Fact:

otatoes were the first vegetable to be grown in outer space!