Best Mediterranean Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN MASHED POTATOES



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 192 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEDITERRANEAN MASHED POTATOES



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Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry. Devour a simple Mediterranean inspired mix up of the traditional mashed potato. This delectable recipe will bring the flavors of the Mediterranean straight to your taste buds. The mix of tangy sun dried tomatoes and white wine vinegar is blended with creamy mashed potatoes, goat cheese, and black beans with a punch of cumin.

Provided by gdowell27

Categories     Mashed Potatoes

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (24 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes
1 cup sun-dried tomato
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 white wine vinegar
0.5 (8 ounce) can black beans
1 cup soft fresh goat cheese
1 tablespoon cumin

Steps:

  • Peel back a single corner on your Simply Potatoes and set tray into microwave for 3 minutes.
  • While you wait for the potatoes to warm and soften in the microwave, grab a nonstick skillet and set on the stove top over medium heat. Rehydrate 1 cup of sun dried tomatoes in a 1/4 cup of white wine vinegar.
  • While both are cooking, open and drain one can of black beans.
  • Only let the sun dried tomatoes cook on the stove top for a maximum of 5 minutes.
  • After the potatoes are done heating, remove them from the microwave and empty them into a larger serving bowl.
  • Mix in the 1 cup of sun dried tomatoes and white wine mixture into the potatoes with 1/2 a can of black beans.
  • Before serving, fold in 1 cup of goat cheese and 1 tbsp of cumin of potato mixture.
  • Enjoy your Mediterranean inspired mashed potatoes!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.3, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 285.6, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 5.1, Protein 4

MASHED POTATOES, MEDITERRANEAN STYLE



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds boiling potatoes, scrubbed, peeled and quartered
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of dried thyme

Steps:

  • Cover potatoes with water in a heavy saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes, reserving about one-half cup of the cooking liquid.
  • While the potatoes are simmering, saute the garlic in the olive oil over low heat until the garlic is tender and barely beginning to brown.
  • Mash or rice the potatoes. Add enough of the cooking liquid to make them smooth and creamy-textured. Stir in the olive oil and garlic.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in the thyme.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 179, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 371 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

MEDITERRANEAN SLOW-COOKER MASHED POTATOES



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I love to use my slow cooker when family comes over. On Sundays when I make my special turkey meat loaf, this is a no-fuss side dish that tastes amazing! -Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pounds red potatoes, cubed
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain and coarsely mash. Combine next 6 ingredients in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker; stir in mashed potatoes and feta until well combined. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 2-3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

MEDITERRANEAN MASHED POTATOES RECIPE



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Provided by Tonya_Speed

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs russet or yukon gold potatoes, whole
1/2 cup cooking liquid, reserved
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tsp basil, chopped
2 tsp tarragon, chopped
2 tsp parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Cover potatoes with cold salted water; simmer 45 minutes. Drain, peel and mash with cooking liquid. Add remaining ingredients; mash until smooth and fluffy.

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