Healthy Mashed Po-Tater Tots

Ingredients for up to 5 servings:

• 6 medium red potatoes (~1000g)
• 1/3 cup goat cheese
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 green onions chopped
• Seasonings:
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • generous portion of ground pepper to taste
• Tater tot coating:
  • 2 egg whites (optional, but recommended)
  • 3/4 cup wheat bread crumbs (or wheat panko crumbs or crushed baked potato chips)

Steps:

1. Set oven to 400F.
2. Wash red potatoes under cold water to remove dirt and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for about 45 minutes or until they are soft.
3. Allow the red potatoes to cool and then place them in a bowl. Mash them using a potato masher or a mallet.
4. Toss in the goat cheese, green onions and seasonings. Continue to mash and mix together.
5. In two separate bowls add wheat bread crumbs and two egg whites.
6. Use a measuring tablespoon to scoop out the red potato mixture. Roll the mash into a ball and then form it as a tater tot.
7. Dip the tot in egg whites, then the breadcrumbs and then place it on a baking sheet. Repeat until all of the mashed potato has been used.
8. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 400F. Remember to flip the tots over after 15 minutes of baking in order to ensure even cooking.
9. Once finished baking, allow the tots to cool slightly before serving; but, they should be enjoyed hot.

Approximate macros for 1 of 5 servings:
280 calories, 8g protein, 45g carbohydrates, 8g fat, 4g fiber, 1g sugar