Mashed Potatoes, Mediterranean Style

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boiling potatoes, scrubbed, peeled and quartered
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch of dried thyme

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    266 calories; 10 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 40 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 4 grams protein; 14 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 to 6 servings

Preparation

1. Cover potatoes with water in a heavy saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes, reserving about one-half cup of the cooking liquid.
2. While the potatoes are simmering, saute the garlic in the olive oil over low heat until the garlic is tender and barely beginning to brown.
3. Mash or rice the potatoes. Add enough of the cooking liquid to make them smooth and creamy-textured. Stir in the olive oil and garlic.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in the thyme.

30 minutes