Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

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Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

These mashed potatoes are extremely easy to make, and have the added benefit of being vegan. A hefty dose of garlic lends a bite to the creaminess. Make sure to use good olive oil. (For everything you need to know to make perfect potatoes, visit our potato guide.)

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Ingredients

  • 2pounds yellow fleshed potatoes, like Yukon Gold or German Butterball, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 8garlic cloves, peeled
  • Salt
  • 1/4cup extra-virgin olive oil
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Directions

Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add potatoes, garlic and 2 teaspoons salt and cook at a brisk simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Drain potatoes and garlic, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid. Mash potatoes and garlic. Beat in olive oil and then thin to desired consistency with reserved cooking liquid. Check seasoning and serve.

Nutrition

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Fat: 9 gramsCalories: 202Saturated Fat: 1 gramUnsaturated Fat: 8 gramsSodium: 382 milligramsSugar: 1 gramFiber: 3 gramsCarbohydrate: 28 gramsProtein: 3 grams

Source: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1015335-olive-oil-mashed-potatoes