Smashed Potatoes With Spinach And Basil Recipe

Name: Smashed Potatoes With Spinach And Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the potatoes; 3 pounds yukon gold potatoes; 4 cloves garlic; 8 peppercorns; 2 bay leaf; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 tablespoon sea salt; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons butter; half and half or cream to taste; salt and pepper to taste; For the spinach and basil; 12 ounces fresh spinach; 1 cup packed basil leaves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

For the potatoes
3 pounds yukon gold potatoes
4 cloves garlic
8 peppercorns
2 bay leaf
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 tablespoon sea salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
half and half or cream to taste
salt and pepper to taste
For the spinach and basil
12 ounces fresh spinach
1 cup packed basil leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

1
In saucepan combine potatoes, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves, thyme, and sea salt. Cover with cold water, bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer until tender. When tender, turn the heat off the potatoes and let stand in the saucepan. Do not drain for at least 20 minutes.
2
When you are ready, drain potatoes and use a potato masher to smash potatoes.
3
Add olive oil and butter and stir. Add cream or half-n-half to make the consistency you prefer. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
4
Heat olive oil in heavy skillet over medium heat and add spinach, and toss and cook for several minutes until softened but still green.
5
Transfer spinach to strainer set over bowl, allowing to drain.
6
When spinach has completely drained, chiffonade basil and toss with spinach.
7
Layer spinach/basil mixture over potatoes and serve.
8
Potatoes and spinach can be made 2 hours ahead if you let stand separately at room temperature. You can rewarm the potatoes adding more cream to moisten as needed.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the potatoes, 3 pounds yukon gold potatoes, 4 cloves garlic, 8 peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Smashed Potatoes With Spinach And Basil falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smashed Potatoes With Spinach And Basil

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