Mediterranean Mashed Potatoes

Name: Mediterranean Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16 servings (3/4 cup each).
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 large potatoes (about 6-1/2 pounds), peeled and cubed; 3 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon plus 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 15 min.

Makes

16 servings (3/4 cup each)

It's hard for our family to imagine eating mashed potatoes any other way but this. It tastes great on its own or drizzled with tahini sauce. —Nikki Haddad, Germantown, Maryland

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Ingredients

8 large potatoes (about 6-1/2 pounds), peeled and cubed
3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon plus 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Directions

Place potatoes in a stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, mince garlic; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Mash garlic with flat side of the knife blade, forming a smooth paste. In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic mixture and remaining salt until blended.
Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding oil mixture. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 192 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 262mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.

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