GREEN MASHED POTATOES

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These addictive mashed potatoes are equal parts potatoes and greens, lending texture and fresh flavor to the classic side dish. The amount of oil here is significant, but we all know that what makes mashed potatoes really good is fat. Use the best olive oil you have. (For everything you need to know to make perfect potatoes, visit our potato guide.)

Provided by Mark Bittman

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 large starchy or all-purpose potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into quarters
Salt
1 pound dandelion or other greens, washed and trimmed of thick stems
1/4 to 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup homemade bread crumbs

Steps:

Put potatoes in a large, deep pot and cover them with cold water. Add a large pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Cook until soft but not falling apart, 15 to 30 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain; meanwhile, add greens to water and cook for about 1 minute. Rinse under cold water. Drain well, then chop.
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Rice potatoes, run them through a food mill, or mash them with a fork or potato masher, adding enough olive oil to moisten them well. Mash in the greens, adding more olive oil as needed. Sprinkle with salt and lots of pepper.
Put mixture in an ovenproof dish and top with bread crumbs. Drizzle with more olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and bake until bread crumbs are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 404, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 639 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams