FENNEL MASHED POTATOES

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Found in an older issue of Chatelaine magazine; posted in response to a request for fennel recipes. I haven't tried this myself.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 small fennel bulb
3/4 cup milk
2 lbs yukon gold potatoes (about 5 large)
1/2 cup sour cream (lowfat can be used, but is not recommended)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Trim fronds from fennel and discard.
  • Slice fennel into small, thin strips and place is large, preferably wide, saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add milk and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until fennel is tender, stirring once or twice; this will take about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat, then puree fennel mixture in a blender or food processor until it's fairly smooth.
  • While fennel is cooking, peel potatoes and cut into quarters.
  • Place in a large saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and boil gently, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender; this will take about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes well and return to saucepan.
  • Mash potatoes, then stir in hot fennel puree, sour cream, and salt.
  • Taste; more salt may be needed.
  • If mixture is not piping hot, heat in saucepan, over low, stirring often.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.6, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 364.8, Carbohydrate 52.9, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 2, Protein 7.3

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