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Mediterranean Mashed Broccoli and Potatoes

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Mediterranean Mashed Broccoli and Potatoes

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    Savour's Notes: I, like everyone else, love mashed potatoes, but I'm always looking for ways to lighten them up. I often add cauliflower, but broccoli provides a smoother texture and a beautiful color that...

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Serves 4

  1. Peel the potatoes and place them, whole in cold water in a large pan. Add a generous pinch of salt and place over high heat.

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  2. Once the potato water is boiling, wash the broccoli florets and place in a steamer basket over the potatoes and cover (you can use a strainer that fits into your pan -- it's OK if some steam escapes.)

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  3. Steam the broccoli until tender - 3-6 minutes. Remove from heat. Continue to cook the potatoes until tender -- 30-40 minutes. Drain, reserving some of the water.

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  4. Place the broccoli in a bowl and using an immersion blender, puree the broccoli until it's mostly smooth. (You can also do this in a food processor).

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  5. Mash the potatoes using a potato masher. Add broccoli puree and butter, continue mashing. Mash and add reserved potato water until your potatoes are the texture you like. Taste for salt.

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  6. Add parmesan and lemon zest and mix well. Season to taste.

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3 Comments on Mediterranean Mashed Broccoli and Potatoes

Dsc00426 Reply

this looks great!

Lobster_001 Reply

The color is beautiful and it sounds delicious! I think they'll go over well in my household.

Dsc_0003 Reply

Oh I have never thought about adding broccoli - like you I often use cauliflower - but this looks great!

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