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Kalamata Olive Mashed Potatoes

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Greek olives make an interesting addition to this mashed potato recipe.

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This Greek olive mashed potato recipe is perfect to serve along grilled, roasted, or barbequed lamb. While it may sound unusual to add olives to a mashed potato recipe, their briny flavor, along with the hint of cumin, is a great and unusual twist.

Makes 6-8 Portions of Kalamata Olive Mashed Potatoes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 pounds large russet potatoes, peeled, quartered
  • 1/4 cup butter (1 stick), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup diced Kalamata olives, or other Greek pitted olive
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh Italian parsley
  • salt and *pepper, to taste

Preparation:

Add the potatoes to a large saucepan and fill with enough cold water to cover potatoes by 2-inches. Add a tablespoon of salt to the water and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are just tender. Drain well and add back to the pan.

Place the pan on a very low flame for 1 minute to dry the potatoes. Add the butter, and olive oil; mash briefly to break up the potatoes. Add the milk, cumin, olives, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste; and mash until smooth and fluffy.

* freshly ground black pepper, white pepper, or cayenne pepper can be used according to desired taste and appearance.
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