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Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

These olive oil mashed potatoes are an easy and delicious side dish. Quick to prepare, it's a great vegan recipe to make all year long!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 151 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds yellow potatoes like Yukon Gold, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 6 garlic cloves peeled
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for serving.
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • fresh thyme for serving
  • black pepper for serving

Instructions

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  1. Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add potatoes, garlic and salt and cook on medium heat until potatoes are fork tender, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat.
  2. Drain potatoes and garlic, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid. Using a potato masher, fork or beater, combine the potatoes, garlic, olive oil and thyme in the large pot. Add as much of the reserved cooking liquid to reach desired consistency.
  3. Transfer to a serving bowl, and serve warm with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh thyme and freshly cracked black pepper, if desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftover mashed potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. 
  • Make Ahead Instructions: Let them cool to room temperature before storing in a container in the fridge. They will keep well for 3 to 4 days. Reheat the potatoes gently on the stovetop, stirring in some extra olive oil and the cooking water so that they don't stick. You can also stir in some vegetable broth while you reheat.

Nutrition Information

Calories 151kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 589mg (25%) Potassium 486mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 12IU (0%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 151

% Daily Value*

Calories 151kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 589mg 25%
Potassium 486mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 12IU 0%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.