Olive-Oil Mashed Potatoes

Smooth, soft, and comforting with no chewing required. Olive oil (or butter) packs in extra calories in a form that's easy to eat when appetite is low.

Gentle for a sore mouth, low appetite.

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes, peeled & cubed
• 3 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1/4 cup warm milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Optional: a little soft cheese

How to make it

1. Boil potatoes in salted water until very tender, ~15 min.
2. Drain well.
3. Mash with olive oil and warm milk until smooth.
4. Add more milk for a softer, looser texture. Serve warm.
5. Tip: Make extra-smooth (even use a ricer) for a very sore mouth. Add cheese or gravy for more calories.

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A whole-food, plant-based recipe from The Simple Healing Kitchen, created by Karen Khan, RN, RD as a companion to the cookbook for people in cancer care. This is educational nutrition information only — not medical advice. Always consult your care team.