MEDITERRANEAN MASHED POTATOES

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It's hard for our family to imagine eating mashed potatoes any other way but this. It tastes great on its own or drizzled with tahini sauce. -Nikki Haddad, Germantown, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 large potatoes (about 6-1/2 pounds), peeled and cubed
3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon plus 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, mince garlic; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Mash garlic with flat side of the knife blade, forming a smooth paste. In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic mixture and remaining salt until blended., Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding oil mixture. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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