[header] How to make healthy mashed potatoes [title] Wash and cut the potatoes. [step] Wash 1 1/4 pounds (567 g) of your potatoes. You can also use a mix of potatoes and root vegetables for a variety of nutrients. 
Leave the skin on the vegetables and cut them into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. [substeps] Ensure that the pieces are the same size, so they cook evenly.