Mediterranean Mashed Potatoes

Side Dishes

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.

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 15 min.
YIELD: 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Place potatoes in a stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender.
2. 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.
3. Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding oil mixture. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 192 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 262mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.