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Mashed Potatoes with Green Olives and Olive Oil

Mashed Potatoes with Green Olives and Olive Oil is built on White Or Yukon Gold Potatoes, Olive Oil, and Salt. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• 4 lb
• 1/3 cup
• 1/2 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Use good quality green olives, such as French picholine, pitted and finely chopped.

2. 2

   Peel the potatoes and cut into quarters.

3. 3

   Put into a pan with the basil leaves and lemon zest.

4. 4

   Cover with water.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, cover the pan and reduce the heat.

6. 6

   Simmer about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

7. 7

   2. Drain the potatoes into a colander. Discard the basil and lemon peel.

8. 8

   Put into a large bowl and add the olive oil, green olives and salt.

9. 9

   Using an electric mixer or potato masher, mash the potatoes coarsely.

10. 10

    Serve hot.