Olive Oil Smashed Garlic Potatoes
Servings
6
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
25
minutesThis recipe is not only healthier than traditional mashed potatoes, but it is easier! The more lumps the better!
Ingredients
2 lbs. of small Yukon Gold potatoes *
2 cloves of fresh garlic, minced
3/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. of kosher salt
1/2 Tbsp. of fresh ground pepper
Fresh rosemary (optional)
Directions
- Wash and cut potatoes in half (leave skin on). Place potatoes in large saucepan, cover with salted cold water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes and return to saucepan. Smash the potatoes with a fork or potato masher.
- Add minced garlic and olive oil (1/4 cup at a time). Fold into potatoes. Season with pepper and extra salt if needed.
- Garnish with rosemary.
Tips, Nutritional Value, and Serving SuggestionsÂ
- 1. * Small red skin potatoes can also be used.
- 2. These potatoes would be excellent with our Simple Pan Seared Ribeye recipe.
- 3. Extra-virgin olive oil is a main staple in the Mediterranean diet which has been proven to be a heart-healthy eating plan. Extra-virgin olive oil contains nutrients and antioxidants that help fight inflammation (healthline and Joy Bauer).
