SMASHED POTATOES AND PEAS

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Categories     Milk/Cream     Garlic     Potato     Vegetable     Side     Quick & Easy     Pea     Thyme     Boil     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup whole milk
1 lb large red boiling potatoes (about 4), scrubbed well and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, quartered
2 (4-inch) sprigs fresh thyme
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (10-oz) package frozen peas (not thawed)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Briskly simmer milk, potatoes, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in a 2-quart saucepan over moderate heat, partially covered, 10 minutes (do not let boil).
  • Add peas and cook, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, then add butter and let stand, covered, until melted, about 1 minute. Discard thyme.
  • Coarsely mash mixture with a potato masher or large fork. Thin with additional milk if desired.

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