Mashed Potatoes Nicoise
Transform your traditional side dish into a Mediterranean masterpiece with Mashed Potatoes Niçoise! This recipe elevates creamy Yukon Gold potatoes with bold, briny flavors from Kalamata olives and capers, complemented by aromatic fresh herbs like parsley and chives. A touch of lemon zest and extra-virgin olive oil adds brightness, while butter and heavy cream ensure luxurious richness with every bite. Perfectly seasoned and finished with a gentle drizzle of olive oil, these mashed potatoes are a vibrant nod to classic Niçoise cuisine. Serve warm as the ideal accompaniment to grilled fish, roasted chicken, or your favorite vegetarian fare. A quick and easy recipe that's both sophisticated and comforting!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 2 tbsp Capers, drained
- 3 tbsp Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- 8 cups Water
Instructions
Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, about 2 inches. This ensures they cook evenly.
Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with 8 cups of water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the potatoes until they are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the Nicoise additions. Chop the Kalamata olives, finely chop the parsley and chives, and zest the lemon.
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them thoroughly and return them to the pot. Let them sit in the dry pot for a minute to evaporate any remaining water.
Add the butter, heavy cream, olive oil, and minced garlic to the potatoes. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold in the chopped olives, capers, parsley, chives, and lemon zest. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
Season the mashed potatoes with freshly ground black pepper and additional salt if needed. Taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly.
Transfer the Mashed Potatoes Nicoise to a serving dish and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil for garnish. Serve warm as a vibrant side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1975 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.5 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.0 g | 295% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 244 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 4842 mg | 211% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.3 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 21.6 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 381 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 4044 mg | 86% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
