Smashed Potatoes

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Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. small red-skin potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium shallot, minced

Preparation

Put potatoes in a medium saucepan of lightly salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.

Drain potatoes well, reserving some of the liquid. Return potatoes to pan. Smash with a potato masher until fairly smooth, adding a little reserved water if needed. Add basil, garlic, shallot, salt and pepper and mix well. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 83
  • Carbohydrate Content 19 g
  • Cholesterol Content 0 mg
  • Fat Content 0 g
  • Fiber Content 2 g
  • Protein Content 3 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 0 g
  • Sodium Content 157 mg
  • Sugar Content 0 g

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