Olive Oil Smashed Potatoes

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings
  • Total: 35 min
  • Prep: 10 min
  • Cook: 25 min
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Ingredients

2 pounds small Yukon gold potatoes

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 lemon, zested

Salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Put the potatoes in a large saucepan with salted cold water to cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Smash the potatoes with a large fork or potato masher.
  2. Add lemon zest and olive oil. Fold into potatoes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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annie r.

To serious cooks...my personal opinion/conclusion...<br />- have made this recipe for guests of different age and/or ethnicity<br />- have also made and served this recipe along with another recipe for mashed potatoes...butter/salt/pepper<br />THIS recipe is genuine and does make a potato dish that is clean...great with tuna steaks<br />Annie, Fremont, CA<br />

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