Basil Mashed Potatoes

Recipe from Union Square Cafe

Adapted by Molly O'Neill

Total Time
40 minutes
Rating
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • â…“cup olive oil
  • 4garlic cloves, peeled
  • ¼cup pine nuts
  • ½teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2cups basil leaves, washed and dried
  • 4cups Basic Mashed Potatoes (see recipe)
  • 2tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

459 calories; 32 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 17 grams monounsaturated fat; 8 grams polyunsaturated fat; 38 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 7 grams protein; 797 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, salt and pepper in a blender. Puree. Add basil leaves. Puree until smooth.

  2. Step 2

    Heat mashed potatoes in a medium-size saucepan. Stir in basil mixture and cheese, if desired. Cook until heated through.

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Adapted from Union Square Cafe

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