Garbanzo Bean Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 can garbanzo beans (15 ounces), drained
• 1/4 cup non-fat milk or fortified soy milk
• 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan cheese
• Garlic powder and black pepper to taste

Method

1. 1 Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
2. 2 Add garbanzo beans 10 minutes after the potatoes start cooking. Continue cooking until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes total.
3. 3 Drain the water and return the saucepan to the stove. Mash the beans and potatoes using a potato masher or hand beaters.
4. 4 Stir in the milk, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper.
5. 5 Reheat if necessary and serve hot.