Mashed Potatoes with Green Olives and Olive Oil

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Mashed Potatoes with Green Olives and Olive Oil

Recipe By : Seattle Times 2/26/97
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Potatoes Vegetables
Mc

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 pounds white or Yukon gold potatoes
10 large fresh basil leaves
3 strips lemon zest -- (3")
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup green olives -- * see note
1/2 teaspoon salt

*Use good quality green olives, such as French picholine, pitted and finely
chopped.
1. Peel the potatoes and cut into quarters. Put into a pan with the basil
leaves and lemon zest. Cover with water. Bring to a boil, cover the pan
and reduce the heat. Simmer about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes
are tender.
2. Drain the potatoes into a colander. Discard the basil and lemon peel.
Put into a large bowl and add the olive oil, green olives and salt. Using
an electric mixer or potato masher, mash the potatoes coarsely. Serve hot.


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NOTES : From "The Dean and DeLuca Cookbook" by David Rosengarten with Joel
Dean and Giorgio DeLuca. MC formatted 2/26/97 by MsRooby@sprintmail.com