Description
A delicious recipe for creamy mashed potatoes with garlic and chives.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 pounds potatoes, chopped into large, even chunks
- 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste if needed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon about 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)
- 1/2 cup vegetable stock
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- Add the potatoes to a large pot. Cover with cool water and stir in 2 teaspoons salt.
- Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the temperature to maintain a rapid simmer. Let simmer about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Transfer the potatoes to a colander to drain away the cooking water. Shake the colander to rid the potatoes of excess water. Set the potatoes aside to let them air dry as you work on the next step.
- Return the pot to the stove top. Add the olive oil and warm over medium-low heat. Once the oil is hot add the garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the potatoes back to the pot with the garlic and oil. Begin mixing and mashing the potatoes making sure to evenly mix in the garlic. Add the nutritional yeast (if using).
- Add 1/4 cup of vegetable stock to the potatoes as you mash. Once it’s fully mixed in, add the remaining 1/4 cup stock. Continue mashing until you reach your preferred mashed potato consistency. If your potatoes haven’t broken down enough for your liking, add another 2-3 tablespoons stock as you mash.
- Add the fresh chives and stir until just mixed. Taste and season with more salt if needed. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Make sure the potatoes are evenly cut for consistent cooking.
- If you prefer a richer flavor, consider using butter in place of some or all of the olive oil.
- This recipe can be made vegan by omitting the optional nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg