SMASHED POTATOES AND PEAS

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Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Potato     Side     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Pea     Potluck     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 ounces red boiling potatoes (about 4 small or 2 medium)
1/3 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup milk
1 scallion, chopped

Steps:

  • Generously cover potatoes with cold water in a small saucepan. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer, covered, until just beginning to get tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Add peas and simmer, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, then return to pan. Add butter, milk, and 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Let stand off heat 1 minute, then add scallion. Coarsely mash.

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