Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
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Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
Description
This recipe balances the natural creaminess of Yukon Gold potatoes with the richness of extra-virgin olive oil and aromatic hints of garlic and thyme. Potatoes and peeled garlic cloves are boiled with salt until tender, then drained while reserving some cooking water. Mashing the potatoes and garlic together with olive oil and dried thyme creates a smooth texture and mild herbal notes.
The reserved cooking liquid allows for consistency adjustments, ensuring the mash is not dry. For serving, an additional drizzle of olive oil along with fresh thyme and freshly ground black pepper adds fresh, herbal brightness and seasoning to the dish. This preparation is straightforward and highlights the ingredients without cream or butter.
Leftover mashed potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. To keep their texture, reheat gently on the stovetop, stirring in extra olive oil and cooking liquid or vegetable broth to prevent drying or sticking.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potato like Yukon Gold, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks, yellow
- 6 garlic peeled, cloves
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for serving.
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- thyme for serving, fresh
- black pepper for serving
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, and serve warm with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh thyme and freshly cracked black pepper, if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Cool mashed potatoes to room temperature before storing for best results.
- Reheat gently on stovetop, stirring in olive oil and reserved cooking water or vegetable broth to maintain moisture and prevent sticking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% 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.
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