MASHED POTATOES WITH SPINACH PESTO

Mashed Potatoes with Spinach Pesto image

Spinach, garlic, and vegetable stock give this bright green dish as much flavor as it has color!

Provided by Traci

Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 red potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
¾ (10 ounce) bag washed fresh spinach
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam for a few minutes. Meanwhile, place garlic, olive oil, vegetable broth, and spinach into a blender. Puree until smooth and set aside.
When the potatoes are ready, mash until smooth, then fold in Parmesan cheese, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.6 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 368.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g