SMASHED POTATOES WITH GREEK YOGURT AND SCALLIONS

Smashed Potatoes with Greek Yogurt and Scallions image

Tangy Greek yogurt upgrades these otherwise simple mashed potatoes. Not only does it add protein and calcium, but it's also a probiotic, which is important for gut health.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pounds small, thin-skinned all-purpose potatoes (15 to 20), scrubbed
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch scallions (about 6), thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, grated (about 1/2 teaspoon)
Kosher salt
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Put the potatoes and bay leaf into a medium saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to a simmer. Cook over medium-high heat until fork-tender, 35 to 40 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a simmerthe water should not boil. Reserve 1 cup of the potato water; drain the potatoes well, and return them to the saucepan.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the scallions; add the remaining scallions, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the skillet, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the scallions are tender, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat, and whisk in 3/4 cup of the yogurt.
Add the yogurt mixture, 1/2 cup of the reserved potato water, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the hot potatoes. Mash with a potato masher until mostly smooth (a few chunks are fine). Stir in additional potato water if you want creamier potatoes. Transfer to a serving dish, dollop the remaining Greek yogurt on top and garnish with the reserved scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calorie, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 3.5 grams, Cholesterol 5 milligrams, Sodium 500 milligrams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 2 grams