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Smashed Potatoes
Photo: Lars Blankers

Smashed Potatoes

7 ingredients 2 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

179
Calories
5g
Protein
0g
Fat
41g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Shallot 1 tbsp minced (10g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. small red-skin potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium shallot, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Directions

1

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

2

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.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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