OLIVE OIL MASHED POTATOES

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These mashed potatoes are extremely easy to make, and have the added benefit of being vegan. A hefty dose of garlic lends a bite to the creaminess. Make sure to use good olive oil. (For everything you need to know to make perfect potatoes, visit our potato guide.)

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds yellow fleshed potatoes, like Yukon Gold or German Butterball, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
8 garlic cloves, peeled
Salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add potatoes, garlic and 2 teaspoons salt and cook at a brisk simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes and garlic, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid. Mash potatoes and garlic. Beat in olive oil and then thin to desired consistency with reserved cooking liquid. Check seasoning and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 202, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 382 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

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