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Skordalia (Greek Potato and Garlic Dip)
Skordalia is a classic Greek potato and garlic dip that features almonds, garlic and spices pureed to a rich, creamy texture.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 507 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1 lb Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 cup blanched almonds
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon (2 tbsp lemon juice)
Garnish
- olive oil
- red pepper flakes
- 3 green onions green tops finely cut
Instructions
- Bring salted water in a medium saucepan to a boil and cook potatoes until fork tender (5-6 minutes). Drain and mash in a medium bowl.
- In a blender add the olive oil, almonds, water, garlic and lemon juice. Puree until smooth and emulsified.
- Pour the almond mixture over the mashed potatoes and stir to incorporate. Season to taste with salt.
- Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, red pepper flakes and green onion tops. Serve warm with chips, pita or chopped vegetables.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
507kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
47g
(72%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
398mg
(17%)
Potassium
481mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
66IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 507
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 507kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 481mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 66IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.