Healthy Mash Potatoes (No Butter, Italian-Style)
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Ingredients
- 1 kg potatoes, I used Maris Piper, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
- 2 garlic cloves
- 30 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 40 –50 g parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 160 ml semi-skimmed milk, preferably warmed
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Cut the potatoes into even-sized cubes (around 2.5 cm). Add them to a large pot with the garlic cloves and cover with cold water.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for around 30-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are very soft when pierced with a fork.
- Drain well and let them steam dry for 1–2 minutes to remove any excess moisture.
- Pass the potatoes and garlic through a potato ricer back into a sauce pan (or mash by hand if you prefer a rustic texture).
- Add the olive oil, mustard, parmesan, and warm milk a little at a time, stirring gently until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve warm with an extra drizzle of olive oil and extra freshly grind pepper.
